Trying to decide on which chuck to get for my Jet 1236 lathe. My understanding of chucks is minimal at best. First set my eyes on the Talon chuck, because Oneway has a good reputation and there’s a Hartville Tool deal that includes 4 Raffan DVDs (Total is $204). Now I see that Woodcraft has the Teknatool SuperNova2 on sale for $140. Some concern that their description states “SuperNova is designed for a wide range of wood lathes.View Image However, it is most suitable for those lathes with a 16″ diameter swing upwards.” My lathe is smaller than that.
Any opinions on the relative quality and usefulness of these two chucks? Teknatool claims that the SuperNova2 has the most optional jaws and accessories. Important to note (maybe) is that I’m not turning large bowls or vases, but smaller items to start — probably for many months, LOL.
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You MIGHT check out Penn State Industries for their chucks. They seemed to have quite a few on hand.
It is hard to beat the Nova products. I have turned over a thousand bowls on one of their older scroll chucks. I don’t have any experience with the Oneway but they make great stuff so I would not hesitate to go that way either. It is a onetime purchase so buy a good one.
Hi, I have rthe Nova chuck and 2 different size jaws that can be switched rather quickly.
The nova jaws take a straight tenon on the piece your trying to hold which is easier than a dovetail tenon that some jaws require. Your choice but the nova is a class act.
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