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NOVA mini-chuck at Woodcrafters
MountainMan
>I see it is on sale there - $99... I have the regular NOVA (not the Super NOVA) chuck that I use on the larger JET lathe. I also have a JET mini lathe.. Question is - Is there that much difference between the NOVA and the mini-NOVA, to use it sucessfully on the small JET lathe??
Regards
The MountainMan
Re: NOVA mini-chuck at Woodcrafters
TheHeretic
>I currently use the Nove Midi chuck on my JET mini with no problems at all. I have done platters, if you can call 9 3/4" a platter, with it without any problems.
The only drawback that i see with the Midi chuck is the use of two tommy bars to tighten. This has made for some interesting positions for me as I get the piece on straight and tight.
I do like the fact that it will take jaws from any of the Nova line of chucks. This for me will be a bonus when I move up in lathe size and also in chuck.
Hope this is what you were looking for.
dean
columbus OH
Third hand
Fred in NC
>I had the same problem. Chucking the piece off the lathe is easier!
A magnet at the end of the tommy bar helps too.
Re: NOVA mini-chuck at Woodcrafters
MountainMan
>Thanks for the "tommy-bar" ideas... Actually, I was wondering if the larg NOVA chuck (despite its extra weight and diameter) would work o.k. on the smaller JET lathe.. Anybody use this configuration??
Regards
The one and only "MountainMan"!!!!!!!
Re: NOVA mini-chuck at Woodcrafters
Wood Spinner
>When I bought my Jet 1014 I only had a large Vic chuck and it worked fine. I do have to admit that it did look a little strange. I bought a Nova 2 for it.
Good turning and be safe
Bill in Casa Grande, AZ.
