3D printing in Woodturning

[SVB]

Folks,

had a go making and using some 3D printed chuck jaws this weekend and worked out very well.

not sure I’d want to grip a 14” wet log with them but for some out of balance necklace pendants they worked really well.

these were at about the bed capacity of my noddy printer but makes you think. Anyone else printed stuff for the workshop?

Simon

 

[marcros]

I bought a set of something similar from vicmarc. I think you probably saved the best part of a £20 note by printing those.

 

[J-G]

Not 3D printed but I do make jaws for both my 3 & 4 Jaw chucks from Ash/Beech/Maple or any other off-cuts I have.

These can be modified 'in place' as and when required so that any component held in them is guaranteed to run concentric.

I can also glue extra scraps on to accommodate larger or smaller parts, and it wouldn't take a great deal of effort to mount the chuck on the milling machine or CNC Router to cut an eccentric or irregular grip.