Nova G3 chuck

[edstreet]

This is my new nova G3 chuck with 2" bowl jaws I got in yesterday. It is super sweet and a million times better than what I was trying to use (fail, lets not go there)

My camera died yesterday after a good 7+ years of operation so I used my monolight and iphone until my new camera arrives.

So far this is not my week and this is one of the few things that has gone right.

Ed

 

[scotirish]

Nice acquisition, Ed. Do you have other jaws so you can use it for bigger & smaller items? So starts the collection! :biggrin::biggrin:
Ron

 

[pensbydesign]

very good chuck use mine all the time.

 

[RMckin5324]

This is the chuck I just bought and I really like it. It's a great addition to group of toys.

 

[robutacion]

No doubt, the Nova G3 chuck was one of the best purchases I made in relation to wood turning, and while there will be a couple of other jaws that certain jobs may require, I surprise myself of the "flexibility" and usability of the chuck with its original 2" jaws.

Good luck with it...!

Cheers
George

 

[bitshird]

I honestly like the G3 better than my Super Nova 2, 7 months and the SN2 has been fixed once already. the G3 just keeps working.

 

[edstreet]

This is actually my first chuck Once I get my lathe setup (see my horrible jet experience thread ) I will be using this and once that happens I will more than likely buy the other jaws for it. The projects I have planned the 2" will be perfect for but I would like the others.

Just looking at the engineering that went into this I can clearly see where there could be some problems. Most of those involves fitting onto the spindle and causing runout and other mounting issues.

Does anyone know if it's possible to just open the jaws up and still use the MT side or would I have to pull the head off for that?

 

[fred holsclaw]

lets see
2 nova s2 chucks
2 g3 nova chucks
1 one way talon chuck
might get a nother oneway chuck
don't like to change jaws
also got a nova ornamental turner plus a pen wizard
hate this vortex like a black hole no end in sight

 

[edstreet]

Ok here is some real photo's. (New camera came in today)

 

[hilltopper46]

Does anyone know if it's possible to just open the jaws up and still use the MT side or would I have to pull the head off for that?

You will want to pull the head off. I don't think the MT2 will fit through the innards of the chuck, AND the chuck takes up a lost of space from the headstock across the bed of the lathe.

I highly suggest putting a washer between the chuck and the headstock. It will (if anything) make the chuck run more true and will definitely help in getting it loose off the threads of the spindle. Either steel or plastic will do. Some people make their own plastic washers out of detergent bottles, etc. I personally use a steel washer that came with one of the lathes, and it works fine.

 

[edstreet]

it came with a washer. I bought it from woodturners catalog