i got a Patriot but after something for small jobs

[NikNak]

Hi all....



As the title says... I've got the Sorby Patriot chuck which is great, but i'm thinking about getting something a little smaller (too?) for the smaller stuff i make.


I can already hear you saying get a set of smaller jaws etc. but for some more of my hard earned squids i could get a smaller chuck complete with several sets of jaws (maybe..?).


I was looking at the Charnwood W830P in the S&B catalogue, but it would appear that was a special offer which ran out a long while back.


Then i looked at the Record RP2000 (very similar to the Charnwood me thinks), but that only comes with a strange size fitting i.e. NOT 1" x 8tpi. http://www.stilesandbates.co.uk/CMS/pro ... ck%20Offer


Then flicked on to Axminsters site and saw the small turning chuck set... http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp? ... =1&jump=44


Anyone got any ideas of what/which is/isn't a good buy..?


Cheers all.....




Nick

 

[loz]

Strange size LOL

 

[wizer]

Personally I'd buy another patriot OR buy a bigger chuck (like a OW or Vicmarc) and dedicate the patriot to small stuff with the appropriate jaws.

 

[Jenx]

I'd go with the 'appropriate jaws' for your patriot.

Check Stiles & bates or Turner's Retreat Catalogues... they're in there, right down to "ZERO JAWS" ... don't get much smaller !!

:lol: 8)