Confusion sets in. What is the difference between the 23264 Supernova lite chuck and the 23262 Pro-Tek Supernova2? Can't tell from tools plus web page.
Yup, I spent a fair amount of time going back and forth between sites to figure out the difference between all the different versions of sets and products.
As long as the seller shows the Nova/Teknatool item number, you should be able to go to the Teknatool site for complete details.
In general, the "Lite" sets have more basic packaging with fewer accessories.
If it doesn't specifically say "Pro-Tec" it is the old style Supernova chuck.
If it says Pro-Tec, the jaw tightening wrench turns the opposite direction, the jaw screws are Torx vs. allen or hex screws. The finish on the chuck is different, and the included jaws have been redesigned. I think there are a couple other design differences with the Pro-Tec but that's the important stuff.
Not sure what differences there may be between Supernova and Supernova2.
When I bought just a few weeks ago, the new Pro-Tec chucks were not yet available in a Lite version or as bare chucks.
If you don't mind the old version of Nova chucks, you can get them for significantly cheaper than the new Pro-Tec chucks.
When you ask about this stuff, check the info you get against the manufacturers' sites for details if you can. Resellers and their websites are often lacking detail. (Yes, check my answers, too!) After I had been shopping for a while, I stopped in and asked one of the woodturning specialists at Woodcraft about the Nova chucks they had on the shelf. He did not know what the Pro-Tec stuff, or really much about their chucks in general. If I had not double checked online on my phone, I probably would have bought the wrong stuff. He also didn't sell me the required spindle adapter insert, although I should have known to get that as well.
Don't get me wrong, I don't fault the guy at Woodcraft. They have a lot of products in the store and he can't be an expert on every product and line.
