Oneway Jaws

11/1/04, 6:53 PM #1

Jennifer@Indy.USA
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Oneway Jaws

Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Could someone explain the difference or benefits between the Oneway Spigot jaw over the Oneway Step jaw? I understand that the Spigot protrudes farther from the chuck than the step, but I'm wondering if the Steps would be better for such things as the pocket watches I'm going to attempt?

Thanks for your help.

Jen

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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11/1/04, 6:58 PM #2

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Jennifer@Indy.USA

>I see now that the step jaws aren't available for the Stronghold......perhaps THAT's the difference!...with that in mind....I guess I only have the one choice....unless there are other jaw sets that would fit the Stronghold by another manufacturer?

Jen

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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11/1/04, 8:02 PM #3

Andrew Hilton
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>I see you already found out that about the Stronghold not accepting the step jaws.

Personally, I like the step jaws for holding small things over the Spigot (#1 jaws) jaws. The Spigot jaws do go down to hold a piece that's 1/4" and the step jaws "only" go down to 3/8". That 1/8" difference hasn't been a problem for me. Not that it might make a difference to someone else though.

I didn't like the Spigot jaws, mainly, because they're more in-the-way than the step jaws. The step jaws have plenty of holding surface for holding small things but they don't protrude out so much. They also don't have that annoying little bump near the end of the jaws like the Spigot jaws do. I always end up hitting a knuckle with that blasted bump!

When working small things, you often have to get in there really tight to work. The step jaws just aren't as in the way while still giving plenty of grip.

Not to mention that the step jaws are just more versatile, if need be, by working in expansion at various diameters with those steps on the outside.

If possible (which it isn't for your situation with the stronghold), I'd opt for the step jaws.

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11/1/04, 8:31 PM #4

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Oneway Collet Jaws

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>Hi Jen

The stronghold has the Collet chuck which allows for a variety of cmpresion and expansion chucking. The smallest expansion is 1" (actualy slightlyHi Jen

The stronghold has the Collet chuck which allows for a variety of compression and expansion chucking. The smallest expansion is 1" (actually slightly less than 1") on up to 3". The compression is at 1/2" 3/4", 1", 1 1/4". 1 1/2".

The collets which are in contact with the work piece are made of aluminum so you can work close to the chuck.

Good luck

Richard less than 1") on up to 3". The compresion is at 1/2" 3/4", 1", 1 1/4". 1 1/2".

The collets which are in contact with the workpiece are made of aluminum so you can work close to the chuck.

Good luck

Richard

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11/1/04, 9:55 PM #5

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>Another option is the flat jaws that Oneway offes. These are flat steel plates that you attach some sacraficial material, such as MDF, and turn the jaw to fit your work. In a machine shop, these are made from aluminum and called soft jaws. They work good for the one off project, where the normal jaws will not really do what you want.

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