Is there a particular vendor that you prefer for large step chucks?
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john lucas
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I don't know what you mean by step chucks. There are chucks that have step jaws. I like Vicmarc chucks and usually buy them from Craft Supplies.
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/
Just noticed they have a sale on step jaws.
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/
Just noticed they have a sale on step jaws.
I think that sale is on Nova jaws
That being said, I have a set.... only jaw-set I never use (that's a hint I guess)
I have a set of step jaws and only used them a few times. This is a case to me where the different sets work a lot better than the combined set. I found access to the bottoms difficult to access, and the only really usable one was the largest step.
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john lucas
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I purchased a set of Vicmarc step jaws thinking they would fill in some places where the other jaws might miss. Or at least to put them on and not remove them. I have yet to use them. I don't often buy things that I don't use but so far this has been the case. Maybe if I just install them on a chuck I might find a use for them.
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My first chuck was a Nova and I have since purchased two Vicmarc.
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step jaws
Hi Douglas,
Vicmarc...the only step jaws that I ever use and probably will ever use. I have both sets permanently mounted..one set on a vm 100 and, a larger set on a 120. Richard designed them for Vicmarc (or vertech) years ago. If you cut your tenon correctly, those jaws are un-broken and, will leave you with and an undented base allowing you to complete a bowl in only 2 fixings.
Another and perhaps more intriguing thought is, if you wish to use some of the "inner steps" of the step jaws, chances are that you have created a more interesting form for your bowl as, you must have enough clearance near the base of the bowl to properly reach the inner steps and achieve a solid and safe grip. It will immediately cure one from making "dumpy" bowls.
Best,
Jay
Hi Douglas,
Vicmarc...the only step jaws that I ever use and probably will ever use. I have both sets permanently mounted..one set on a vm 100 and, a larger set on a 120. Richard designed them for Vicmarc (or vertech) years ago. If you cut your tenon correctly, those jaws are un-broken and, will leave you with and an undented base allowing you to complete a bowl in only 2 fixings.
Another and perhaps more intriguing thought is, if you wish to use some of the "inner steps" of the step jaws, chances are that you have created a more interesting form for your bowl as, you must have enough clearance near the base of the bowl to properly reach the inner steps and achieve a solid and safe grip. It will immediately cure one from making "dumpy" bowls.
Best,
Jay