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Re: SuperNova Chuck: That's the old one

Brad Vietje

>This is the original Supernova. The older style Supernova uses a geared T-handle to tighten, while the newer Supernova2 uses a heh ball-end T-wrench that has a much smaller end. the S-N2 is a better chuck, especially because this tightening mechanism has been improved.

That said, these are still very good chucks, and $ 89.95 for a buy-it-now price is a very good value.

Safe spinning,

Brad Vietje

Thetford, VT

Re: Nova Chuck

Barry Irby

>Brad is correct, that is the Supernova, not the Supernova. Not only do I already have an identical one, I just bought one of the very ones you are looking at on EBAY. I would rather have the improved version, but that would mean I would have two different wrenches to keep up with. This way for about half the money I have two identical chucks and the wrenches are interchangeable.

If you go on EBA and search under NOVA Chucks it will bring up another seller selling The Supernova2 chucks. Some of them have three sets of jaws with them and you need to think about whether those are the ones you want. Having said that, don't bid over a dollar or two because I am thinking of trying to buy one real cheap. Heh, heh, heh.

Re: Nova Chuck

Don Evans

>There are 3 chucks:

The Nova

The Supernova

The Supernova2

There isn't an older one per se.

The one's pictured are Supernova's.

I believe the Supernova 2 uses a hex wrench instead of the one pictured, doesn't it?

Don

Re: Nova Chuck

Barry Irby

>You are correct, the newer SuperNova2 uses a "T" handle Allen wrench with a sort of hex shaped "ball" on the end. The ball shape allows you to angle the handle ten or fifteen degrees and still turn the wrench. I don't own one, but I am slightly skeptical about the long term durability. I have seen some wear on the chuck key type wrenches and I wonder if the much smaller hex drive will hold up or stand the amount of force we put on them tightening the chuck. Maybe somebody that actually owns one could jump in. On the other hand, it appears it would be much easier to use than trying to fiddle that darn chuck key into place every time.

Re: Nova Chuck

Don Evans

>I don't really have the trouble with the key fiddle that a lot of folks complain about on the Supernova. If you get into the habit of looking into the back side of the chuck with inserting the key, you can see the round hole and put it straight in without any fuss.

Try it, you'll end your frustration.

I have a battery drill that I dedicated to the lathe and have made quick disconnects for it so I can use it to change jaws and also have one that allows me to open and close the chuck with the drill, I love it. I always do a quick hand tighting when mounting after running it up with drill.

Can post pix if interested.

Don

Re: Nova Chuck

Barry Irby

>Did you cut the handle off a Nova chuck key so you could use it in a drill? I have been thinking about that. I use an electric screw driver to change jaws and I bought a spare set of screws just in case I lose one.

Does it bother anyone else that you pay $40 to $60 for additional jaws and they don't even give you another set of screws?

Could you have sound effects like and air wrench to make it seem even faster?

Re: Nova Chuck

Don Evans

>Barry:

No I didn't cut the handle off, I removed it completely. The reason was that the quick disconnect I have for my drill needs the groove around the hex shaft for the ball to lock into.

So, I removed the handle completely, then picked up a 1/4" driver from hardware store that has that type shaft, but made sure it was the short one about 1 1/4" long. Then setted this whole thing down into the chuck wrench head as far as it would go, used two very small copper tubes 180 deg from each other to jam down into it also to hold shaft and head together while I completely filled it up with JB Weld. Let it dry over night and your in business.

You may be able to take a different approach just depends on the type quick disconnect you have.

Also have a magnetic set for it and use it for square bits for screws on faceplates and as said earlier bit (#4 hex) for the jaw screws.

No, extra screws don't bug me, ordered extra (2) sets of them from Woodcraft many many months (years) ago. I've never lost one yet as the magnetic holder helps keep them on the bit till removed. Also, I keep a very clean shop, I cannot work in clutter or shavings.

Don