Nova G3 Chucks without the jaws

[TonyL]

I own several of these (I keep buying them when they are 40 or 50% off). I recently started using them without the screw-on jaw attachements. In other words, just the adjustable, sliding, permanently attached jaws. Is that ok?
I had Nova on phone yesterday, but had a different question. I am using it this was to hold small and medium sized round parts. Thank you for reading.

 

[Jim Jakosh]

It should be if it holds the part tight enough to work on it. I have put blocks on two of the jaws to make a square lookine piece to the chuck and it always held fine. Cheers, Jim Jakosh

 

[lorbay]

Another think you can do is use cole jaw buttons on them.
Lin

 

[greenacres2]

Another think you can do is use cole jaw buttons on them.
Lin

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That's pretty cool. Will definitely wear a shield when i try it though!!
earl

 

[TonyL]

Thank you both. Cole jaws were the reason that I called Nova. I need them to compress/contract to 3/8ths. Sent this to me. https://teknatool.freshdesk.com/solution/articles/19000041898-jaw-range-specifications

 

[JimB]

Yes you can use it that way but realize you are not getting a very strong grip on your piece. If you are going to turn small round stock on a regular basis you should consider getting a collet chuck.

 

[cozee]

How do we find out about these discounted sales? I could use a few as I hate changing jaws!!!

 

[TonyL]

Yes you can use it that way but realize you are not getting a very strong grip on your piece. If you are going to turn small round stock on a regular basis you should consider getting a collet chuck.

Thank you. I have a set of collet chucks.

 

[TonyL]

How do we find out about these discounted sales? I could use a few as I hate changing jaws!!!

I find them on the woodcraft flyer. Rocker also has sales on these from time to time.