arrr chucks...

[mrscake]

hello there,
hope you are all fine, i would be gratefull if you could help me please, i have just bought myself a lathe a charnwood 812 hardly used and the guy said i was good to go, but upon looking i seem to be missing some chucks, im looking to make spindles and bowls etc but need to chucks at least to hold the blanks in place as he didnt inc these in the sale un beknown to me, so my question is
where and which ones should i get?
i have check around on the interweb but its a little confusing as i didnt get the instructions either so unsure on diameters
kindest regards and thank you in advance

 

[NazNomad]

Spindle thread size 3/4" x 16tpi

Spindle taper 1MT

 

[marcros]

For spindles, you can turn between centres which isn't a bad way to build up your turning experience.

 

[graduate_owner]

That spindle thread is really common so you will probably be able to find some on ebay. Four jaw types like Axminster sell allow you to use interchangeable jaws for different purposes. Just watch your knuckles on protruding, rotating jaws. If you are worried about that, then the multistar type operates differently with a smooth outer surface.
Do some web browsing for ideas.

K

 

[Bigbud78]

Record sc3 or sc4 are prob best value for money, otherwise the chucks from axi are great

Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk

 

[woodpig]

Any chuck with the correct thread to fit your lathe will do the job. These are both good with a nice range of accessory jaws.

http://www.recordpower.co.uk/product/sc ... 7nlQ3h4WrU

http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-cl ... k-ax915228

The Record Power one is the better priced at the moment though.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Get this book - http://www.waterstonesmarketplace.com/W ... matches=38 (or the same book somewhere else) before you go much further.

 

[Woodmonkey]

Try rutlands if you want a budget chuck...

 

[Stiggy]

Try rutlands if you want a budget chuck...

Just had a look (I have the same size thread) and you can get an awesome kit for £129!!!! with LOADS of jaws and even cole jaws.

Not too keen on the finish, looks a little cheap, but hey - for a starter kit I wish I had known about this when I bought my SK100 with just the 'C' type jaws for £140!

I think if I need a second chuck I might give these a go - they've had good reviews.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I bet they've only had good reviews ...

 

[J-G]

Try rutlands if you want a budget chuck...

Just had a look (I have the same size thread) and you can get an awesome kit for £129!!!! with LOADS of jaws and even cole jaws.

Not too keen on the finish, looks a little cheap, but hey - for a starter kit I wish I had known about this when I bought my SK100 with just the 'C' type jaws for £140!

I think if I need a second chuck I might give these a go - they've had good reviews.

I bought one of these two Easters ago. They usually have a 'Special' for Easter and I paid £119 LESS 15% (for being over £100) and got free delivery!

Keep looking at their site and sign up for 'offers by e-mail' - I get one a day.

 

[kevinlightfoot]

My advice would be not to buy budget chucks.Go for the Axminster 4 jaw chuck with a set of ODonnell jaws ,I would probably go for the inch and a half size to begin with .the back plate to fit your spindle can easily be upgraded if you change your lathe .I have had my chucks for over25 years and for many of those years they have been in daily use for bowl and spindle turning . Beware buy cheap buy twice buy the best and they will last forever giving good service and will have a good resale value if you decide turning is not for you.Hope this helps your decision.Cheers Kev.

 

[Happy amateur]

It is my impression that the new Axminster chucks are direct threaded.
Only convertible with an insert or extent.
Does anybody know different

Fred

 

[woodpig]

It is my impression that the new Axminster chucks are direct threaded.
Only convertible with an insert or extent.
Does anybody know different

Fred

I got the impression that my Axminster chuck with M33 x 3.5 would be direct threaded but it seems to be a separate piece that carries the thread for the spindle. It's held in with three socket set screws that seem to be loctited in though as they are extremely tight. Whether it can be removed and whether Axminster would sell a replacement with a different thread remains to be seen. My old Axminster chuck looked very similar but had a selection removable inserts available for the lathe spindle.

 

[J-G]

Today's e-mail from Rutlands :-

As it's the last Bank Holiday of the year we would like to offer you an extra 15% off everything and FREE delivery... when you spend £50 or more.

USE CODE : AUG16

 

[mrscake]

Thank you all for your replies and advice i will look into it more, i do have two plates which you screw the blank too,and have turned my first two bowls which i think are okay for a first attempt although i do worry about cutting too far into the wood on the inside and catching the screws so both bowls have a *cough* solid base.
i must say i am quite looking forward to trying new woods once i master re sharpening my tools.
Thank you

 

[Stiggy]

As my wife often says (at the supermarket)...

...SOMETHING is better than NOTHING!