Is the Record Power SC2 the only direct thread 33 x 3.5mm Mini Chuck available in the UK? The Rutlands and Charnwood 70mm Chucks look nice but they’re only in 1” x 8 tpi. Both companies offer rather large M33 adapters for them which defeats the object for me. I already have an SC2 but would like to take advantage of some different Jaw styles. The range of SC2 Jaws is rather limited.
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Paul Hannaby
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I'm not sure why people think they need a small chuck to hold small things. I use an Axminster 100mm chuck but have a range of jaws which will grip any diameter from a few mm up to near 400mm. The O'Donnell jaws are good for allowing access on the chuck side too.
I did buy a cheap 2" chuck some years ago but have never found a need to use it!
I did buy a cheap 2" chuck some years ago but have never found a need to use it!
I asked a simple question. Instead of being argumentative why not just accept that I want a small chuck?
I want another small chuck for use on my threading jig, where a small and light chuck is a distinct advantage for the work I do.
After looking around the Record Power SC3 looks to be the best option at the moment.
Richard_C
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I started out with an SC3 and with a few extra jaws it does all I need. But, over time I have acquired an SC4 and SC2, on "too good to miss" deals. The SC2 is the one I use the most, happy up to 9 inch bowis and easy to get round for small stuff, plus it's a nice thing in it's own right, I will keep it as a shiny paperweight when I give up turning. I have the standard jaws which give me similar range to the 35mm jaws on the SC3. Plus a small screw which is handy. They do a dome, pin and pen plus a faceplate so that's not a bad selection.
I think Rutlands now do a 70mm chuck kit with the right thread and a selection of jaws, might be worth a look but £160.
You can do small things in big chucks, but I rather like the neat small one.
I think Rutlands now do a 70mm chuck kit with the right thread and a selection of jaws, might be worth a look but £160.
You can do small things in big chucks, but I rather like the neat small one.
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