Re: Chuck



Bill Gooch wrote:
> I've been turning for a couple of years now, using a faceplate and
> sacrificing a lot of wood in the process. I'm ready to go for a chuck now
> and have pretty much decided on a SuperNova 2 for my Delta 715 lathe. I'm
> purely a hobbyist so I don't need the best but want something simple that I
> don't have to buy a bunch of jaws for.
>
> Search the newsgroup and found considerable opinion but hard to tell which
> chuck would be better for a novice/duffer that simply wants a hobby.
>
> Any guidance appreciated.
>
>
>

I got my first lathe recently and bought the SuperNova2. It's easy to
use and works fine for me. I bought it thru Amazon and got a good price
on it compared to what I'd see at the Woodcraft store. You can't order
thru Amazon anymore for this company as they have switched over to eBay.

Go to http://woodworkerspecialties.com to get to the storefront.
They seem to have very reasonable prices. My set came with the 2" bowl
jaws, 25mm pin jaws, woodworm screw, and insert for my lathe. All for
$193. After ordering, you will get an email requesting your lathe type
so they can give you the proper insert.

Brad Curfman
http://www.curfman.net
.



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