Chuck Jaws

Re: Chuck Jaws

Brad Vietje

>Wayne,

I have the SuperNova and also use a Oneway Stronghold. On the SuperNova, I use the 50mm standard jaws the most, and I use the 100mm smooth dovetail jaws for larger objects, and taller hollow forms.

I also use the 35mm spigot jaws for turning tops and smaller diameter spindles. I have a very inexpensive source for Beech, Maple, and Ash dowels that are 1-5/8, which is just a tad too small for the 50mm jaws, so the spigot jaws work perfectly. They are also much thicker and more rugged than the 45mm spigot jaws.

I now use the 25mm jaws only for turning small dowels, delicate spindles for Christmas ornaments, and making tiny tops from pen blank-sized turning squares. I used to use them for expansion into small-footed bowls, etc..., but I now reverse nearly everything I turn between centers, so I use a tenon (which I greatly prefer)and the larger jaws, then turn the excess wood away later.

I have the cole jaws, but don't make many flat-top functional bowls, so I hardly ever use them. What I really need is a second Nova-family chuck.

Safe Spinning,

Brad Vietje

Thetford, VT

Re: Chuck Jaws

Wayne

>Hi Brad,

Thank you for the information, is is greatly appreciated. There are so many choices, wow.

I looked at the Oneway stronghold, but there were more choices available for chucks with the Nova at our local store.

Thanks again,

Wayne