Nova 1" x 8 TPI Precision Midi Chuck Promotional Package
Is this the chuck I need starting out?
Ideal for mini, midi, and smaller lathes or for smaller turnings on a large lathe. The Nova Precision Midi Chuck is packed with features and uses the same accessories as the Nova, SuperNova, SuperNova2 and the Nova Titan Chucks (without the need to use an adaptor plate as required with older Compac Chucks). Fast action, only one turn to tighten makes it ideal for production turning of smaller pieces. Comes standard with 50mm jaws (automatic jaw safety stop) and includes a Woodworm screw. Ideal for bowl work up to 12" in diameter and 3" to 4" deep. Body is 3-7/16" in diameter, 2-3/8" deep and weighs 2.9 lb.
Comes standard with 50mm jaws
Ideal for bowl work up to 12" in diameter and 3" to 4" deep
Body is 3-7/16" in diameter, 2-3/8" deep and weighs 2.9 lb.
David,
you have had some good replies.,
Most of the chucks on the market today have
A key to tighten and loosen them
Threaded inserts to fit popular lathes
And sets of jaws.
This Nova has the tommy bars and 1x8 threads re cut right into the chuck but all the Nova jaws will fit it.
You can get this chuck reconditioned from novatoolsusa.com for $90.
So I will go out on a limb and say it will be the best quality chuck you can find for $90
The Nova folks have been really kind tour local turning clubs.
I don't care for the jaw profile on this chuck. The jaws are basically straight with a little bead at the top.
They just don't hold as well as other profiles. I have the original Nova which is very similar with 2 tommy bars.
I Stopped using it with students because it was the only chuck anyone was having bowls come out of the chuck.
For bowls, i prefer the ONEWAY serrated jaws or dovetail jaws.
Professional Bowl turners are sort split close to 50-50 on ONEWAY chucks with serrated jaws and Vicmarc chucks with dovetail jaws
It has been my experience that beginners have a slightly easier time with the ONEWAY jaws.
Easy to make a 90 degree tenon a little under a 1/2" long.
I prefer the dovetail grip because the tenon can be shorter and hold really well. Heck they will grip in a groove.
The problem beginners have is not matching the dovetail profile and the get into problems.
The ONEWAY Talon is a nice chuck for a small lathe. The small Vic mark is excellent too.
The Talon comes with serrated jaws and later on you can add the dovetail jaws.
For most end grain or spindle work, I prefer the ONEWAY jaws.
The ONEWAY jaws are always my choice for holding square blanks and for holding any piece with 2 jaws.
Have fun,
Al