New Jet 1236 owner

Re: New Jet 1236 owner

Chuck Ludwigsen

>I think a very similar post was made a couple days ago. I think there were good things said about both the Oneway, Vicmarc, and Axminster chucks.

Personally, I have the Super Nova chuck and have always loved it. I only have the standard 50mm jaws and the cole jaws. It served me well both on my Shopsmith and now on my Jet 1236 (yep - me too). All I had to get was the new adapter.

It is less costly than the others. Also, the fine folks at Teknatool have been great when I needed a new T-handle wrench. Mine is an older model with a different gearing ratio than the new ones. They machined one for me and did not charge me any more than a newer model T-handle costs.

So I don't really think you can go wrong. Just determine your budget and get as much as you can for what you got to spend.

I realize thats somewhat of a wishy-washy answer. But at least the chuck won't wishy-washy-wobble around on you.

Chuck in Memphis, TN.

Re: New Jet 1236 owner

Fog Tanner

>Craig,

The best thing you could do is join a club and try the two different types, the lever and keyed. My preference is the keyed chuck. I worked in a machine shop running and engine lathe in a previous lifetime. All the metal lathe chucks are keyed, at least the ones I used. It is a matter of convience and habit. I always pick up and set down the chuck key with my left hand, keeps me from leaving the key in the chuck. I have seen one thrown across the show.

The keyed chuck will also allow you to tighten up the piece more easily. At times I do some volume spindle turning and use the Raffin steped jaws for that, so the speed of the lever system is no faster. I also did production work on the metal lathe and had no problem operating the chuck with speed.

But the real factor in your decision is which type you are comfortable with. A lot of people like the lever operated versions as they keep on making them. But that is also why they make chocalate and vanilla.

As far as brand, I have two Oneway Strongholds with most of the jaws for them. I will be buying the large Vicmarc keyed chuck to go on my new Vic 300. I have found some things on my Stronghold that I want to see if the Vic corrects. The Axminster is an excellent chuck, but its hard to find jaws for them unlike the Vic and Oneway chucks. These are the only two brands I have used and both are good. But, I would never buy a chuck made in China or India, their quality is grossly lacking in something that important. If it breaks you could be eating an unexpected large piece of uncooked wood...

Fog

Re: New Jet 1236 owner

sroxberg

>I have a Jet 1236 and am using a Nova Chuck. I've been happy with it, I have three jaws.

I think the design of the Oneway and some of the others is probably better, but I got a great deal on this one.

I have a...

BubbaBob

>...Jet 1442 and a Jet 1014 and use the Vicmarc VM100 on both and am well satisfied. It's a bit pricey...around 225...but an excellent chuch with tons of accessories available.

BubbaBob

Re: New Jet 1236 owner

Ron Sardo in PA

>I have a 1236 and a supernova. You can't go wrong with the supernova, it's a great chuck. I had the chance to use a oneway chuck once, If I was to buy a new chuck today , I would buy the oneway.

Re: New Jet 1236 owner

Chris Hogan

>I use a Supernova on my 1236. Works just fine, although I'm thinking of buying another chuck body since changing jaws is a PITA (not a function of the chuck model; AFAIK they're all like that).

Check out eBay...there's a guy who sells Supernova chucks in various configurations. I bought one with 5 jaw sets, spindle adapter, and miscellaneous other things for I think $309. No affiliation, just a pretty good deal.

Re: New Jet 1236 owner

Brad Vietje

>Craig,

I use a SuperNova from KMS Tools on my 1236. I've used the Oneway Stronghold and Talon, too, and while I like using them better, the SuperNova might still be the best overall value. Once you get used to the chuck key not always lining up properly (needs to be jiggled a bit to seat properly at times) all is well, and the chuck works great. Lots of jaw sets available.

The Oneway Talon is better made, in my opinion, but a little smaller, and quite a bit more expensive. I think the Stronghold may be a bit of overkill for a 12" lathe.

Safe Spinning,

Brad Vietje

Thetford, VT

Re: New Jet 1236 owner

MarkP4583

>I just went through the same thought process as you on decideing what chuck to buy, I think when it came down to it was the safty factor so I ordered the Oneway Stronghold, from what I can gather its the best holding one there is.

Theres also a Article on chucks that helped me make my decision. Dont remember the link, someone might be able to post it for you.

Re: New Jet 1236 owner

Peter Teubel

>I had a Super Nova on my 1236, then upgraded to a Talon. Much better holding power.