Wood Lathe Chuck ?

[SheldonB]

Can anyone recommend a good quality self-centering chuck
for a Craftsman 2hp, 15" swing lathe, 1"-8tpi. I want to get into bowl turning.
I have looked at the Supernova, Talon & Barracuda on-line. I noted these because they come with several jaw types . . . any and all info is appreciated.

[wwendorf]

Go Talon and you won't go wrong.

Wade

[SheldonB]

Thanks Wade . . . I purchased a Talon . . . haven't used it a lot yet . . . but from what I can tell its a great chuck!

Sheldon

[wwendorf]

Congrats on your purchase. You cannot go wrong with it. Make sure that when you make your tenon, that it is a flat tenon, not a dovetailed on.

Happy turning!

Wade

[ger21]

I've got an older Nova (before the SuperNova was available) and it's been great. I'd definately go with Nova again.

[Norm Smith]

Hi, for that size lathe you do not want a Oneway Talon as suggested. It is made for the Mini market. Try the Oneway Stronghold. I have one and use it almost daily for years.
Norm

Ooops, sorry but I didnt read all of the posts. To each his own.