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Jacobs Chuck Recommendation

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Jacobs Chuck Recommendation

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Jacobs Chuck Recommendation

Tom Colligan, Peoria

>I'd appreciate some opinions on what chuck to buy - or to stay away from - for using the lathe to drill a hole in the end of a spindle. TIA, Tom.

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Re: Jacobs Chuck Recommendation

Terry Quiram

>Hi Tom

I knocked one out of an old drill press and it works just fine. Turning club tonight at Woodcraft 7:00 p.m.

Terry

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Re: Jacobs Chuck Recommendation

walta100

>Make sure it is taped for a draw bar. The Harbor Freight is NOT.