Wanted: My first lathe chuck

[LoveToTurn]

I have an old delta/rockwell lathe, and been using the spur and faceplates over the past 30 years. Now I'm ready to buy my first chuck, but I am on a tight budget. Does anyone have one you don't use any longer? Or does anyone have an opinion on this one: Nova G3 $75: Nova G3 Chuck w/ 50mm jaws. 1"x8TPI Direct Thread -New Old stock- Delta Branded | eBay

Thanks everyone!

 

[bowman]

The Nova G3 is a versatile chuck, and you can swap with different sizes of jaws made for the G3.

 

[holcombej]

If the spindle threads on your lathe are the same, that would be a very good first choice at that price point. Apparently, it is a Delta branded chuck but made by Nova. Other G3 jaws should fit but the 50mm size will give you a set that you can use for many many forms.

 

[mdbuntyn]

Whatever chuck you end up buying, grab an anti-lock spindle washer.

You can get them at Woodcraft: WoodRiver Anti-lock Lathe Spindle Washer

I bought mine from Peachtree via Amazon: Amazon.com

 

[tvrgeek]

I have the PSI kit. Seems to work but I don't have enough experience to know what I am missing with a Nova or some higher end brand. Comes with several sets of jaws. Tool seems fine but odd, the case does not fit the tools.

 

[Michael Mathews]

I don't know what your budget is like but one of the turners I follow on YT just reviewed this chuck and gave it pretty high ratings. It comes as a complete kit with several sets of jaws. Check it out here -> 4 Jaw Lathe Chuck Kit 3-3/4 Inch