Hi all,
I picked up a Delta midi-lathe awhile back on clearance, and I'd like to add a decent chuck so that I can try doing some small bowls, goblets, etc. Any suggestions on what's a good chuck for this purpose? Anything I should watch out for? I haven't used one before, but I see that there are three- and four-jaw versions (any advantages to one vs. the other), and I also see that different chucks use different procedures or tools to expand.
Since I just have a midi-lathe, I guess I don't need the biggest, fanciest chuck available--any piece that I do will be limited by the lathe's 10" swing. I'd also like to keep the cost reasonable, but without buying junk either. Suggestions/recommendations appreciated!
I picked up a Delta midi-lathe awhile back on clearance, and I'd like to add a decent chuck so that I can try doing some small bowls, goblets, etc. Any suggestions on what's a good chuck for this purpose? Anything I should watch out for? I haven't used one before, but I see that there are three- and four-jaw versions (any advantages to one vs. the other), and I also see that different chucks use different procedures or tools to expand.
Since I just have a midi-lathe, I guess I don't need the biggest, fanciest chuck available--any piece that I do will be limited by the lathe's 10" swing. I'd also like to keep the cost reasonable, but without buying junk either. Suggestions/recommendations appreciated!