Buying a new chuck...

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Mike Walsh
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Buying a new chuck...

Post by Mike Walsh »

Hello

I have a Sheldon 10" (or 11"? either way) lathe that I'd like to get a new 4-jaw chuck for as the one I've got is rather worn out (or so I think).

I've never had to source a chuck before, but I could use insight on how to shop for one, as well as what to know when sourcing one.

I am aware of the spindle thread, but from there, I've heard stories about buying a faceplate separate from the chuck, etc, etc, so on, so forth.

Looking forward to hearing what advice you all have.

Thanks,
Mike
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Bill Shields
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Re: Buying a new chuck...

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Get a chuck with a removable thread plate.

I have a good bison and a good yuasa...but both are 40+ years old.

Suggest that whatever you get has removable top jaws.
Too many things going on to bother listing them.
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