Hello all! I purchased a Delta 46-460 lathe a while back and now want to get a chuck for it. Wood craft has the Nova G3 package on sale for $179.99. I'd like to get some input on this vs. other brands, quality, value, etc.
Thanks!
Al
This is an excellent chuck at a good price.
I haven't used the G3 but I have both the Nova Midi and the Super Nova 2 The quality is superb.
One word of caution Woodcraft does not supply the 1"x8 adapter made by Nova they use their own brand and I have heard of fit problems.
To my knowledge Wood craft does sell OEM Nova adapters at least they are listed as such.
Have heard positive reports from those who have purchased the SN2 Reconditioned chuck from Nova for $99.
RECONDITIONED SuperNOVA2 Wood Turning Chuck - Teknatool USA Inc
Need a Nova insert for your lathe threads -- but SN2 is a very good chuck.
Teknatool also has the G3 and the Midi for sale as "reconditioned"at very reasonable prices.
I own 3 Nova chucks a Midi. Super Nova, and a Super Nova 2. I leave my thread adapter on the lathe spindle and just change the chucks.
If your lathe has reverse, you will want to get the adapter that is reversible (it has a set screw). The midi chuck needs no adapter it comes 1"x8.
Thanks for listening good luck
Tim
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