Chucks and lathe motor temp

5/24/04, 5:17 PM #1

Stephen DiCenso
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Chucks and lathe motor temp

Stephen DiCenso

>I have 2 questions. I have looked at the Supernova, Talon and Vicmarc chucks. I have a Fisch mini lathe and want to turn bowls, etc. There are advantages and disadvantages for me in all three. Any comments? I am leaning in the direction of the Talon but is there more versatility in the Supernova? Also, I have the Fisch TC 90-100 Mini Lathe. Is it normal for the motor to get hot to the touch? Assume I've been turning for 30 - 45 mins. Lathe is only 2 months old.

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5/24/04, 6:03 PM #2

Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL
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Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL

>Though I have a SuperNova that I use on my Jet Mini, any of the chucks you listed would be good, though I personally think that the Vicmark is better.

It is not unusual for the lathe motor to get hot to the touch.

Mark

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5/24/04, 7:03 PM #3

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from a rookie...

Tony - Memphis

>I just bought a Talon not too long ago and have only used it a few times on my Jet mini, but so far, I really like it.

My jet motor gets pretty warm.

Tony

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5/24/04, 7:20 PM #4

Greg W. in NC
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Greg W. in NC

>Stephen,

I use a Talon, and am 100% pleased with it. I've used it for over 2 years. It is specifically made for smaller lathes.

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5/24/04, 8:56 PM #5

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>Stephen

I did a 12 hour demo in Bowling Green Ky on a Fische lathe using my Vicmarc chuck. The motor got hot but ran perfectly all day. I'm a fan of Vicmarc and Oneway chucks. They've proven to be durable and versatile to a lot of turners.

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5/25/04, 3:43 PM #6

Bill Hale / The Wood Spinner
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Bill Hale / The Wood Spinner

>Stephen

I realize none of the other responces seem concerned with your hot motor. I,like you would be concerned. Not knowing the configuration of your lathe makes a sugestion to you a little hard. I would consider adding a small fan to the motor area. If possible a shroud to direct the air movement would increase the cooling. There are any number of Whisper fan configurations that are quiet and move a lot of air. The fan is like what is on your computer.

Good turning and be safe

Bill

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5/27/04, 1:41 PM #7

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Stephen DiCenso

>Thanks for the suggestions and other responses. It helps me out as I am very new to this wood turnig thing. I live in a Townhome in Fla and work out of my garage. Not a lot of room but suffices. Now I got to learn this free wood thing. I guess I got to invest in a chain saw and ride around. Construction sites seem to be the most abundent with trees. Need to learn to identify the different types of wood.

Thanks again,

Stephen

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5/27/04, 2:25 PM #8

Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL
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Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL

>Stephen,

There is not such thing as Free wood - you said it yourself. You have to invest in a Chainsaw, and then maybe a Bandsaw, and then maybe an electric chainsaw for triming up logs in the shop,........ It never ends.

Good luck.

Mark

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