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Record Power SC2

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Stan Pressner

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So, I am a Vicmarc chuck fan, turning a lot of bowls. A friend asked me to take a look at the Record Power SC2, which is a mini chuck, but can come standard at 1 1/4" x 8. At $99, I was doubtful about its capability, but thought I would give it a try because I am finally learning to turn very small finials. I am actually impressed by it, although I am so used to a simple allen key on my chucks that I hate the geared key, but many turners are already used to those. The optional dome jaws make me feel very secure close to the chuck and grip very small objects. Anyone else tried it?
 
I have one I purchased last fall and use it on everything up to a six inch bowl. Very nice and easy to use.
I have a few no name chucks for bigger work. Here it is holding my latest project. 5 inch by 2 butternut blank.
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I bought one last October - couldn't resist the price and free shipping. Have yet to use it - that being said, I've only turned some spin tops since then. Dome jaws??? - what are those? I'll have to look them up.
 
Seems like a nice little chuck for small projects. Quite the value compared to Vicmarcs and Oneway, even to the Nova's. If I didn't already have enough chucks, I'd probably grab one or two for spindle/ornament projects. Those domed jaws are interesting. Not sure of their advantage, though. I guess more metal for pen blanks/small finials?
 
Stan, thanks for posting this. I just ordered one. I'll use it for a bit before deciding on the dome jaws. I do a fair number of small finials for boxes.
 
Sarah S Elkind said:
Hi Rusty - I'm looking for a chuck to make bowls up to 30" diameter. Would you say the SC3 would handle that, or would you recommend the SC4? Thanks!
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I would go SC-4 minimum with 120mm jaws. If you have to buy a new Chuck I would look to go even larger. I have a friend that turns everything with 50mm jaws but I consider him a master turner. I would never try that.
 
My first chuck was a Vicmark. So are all the rest. This has been for almost 30 years. They are heavy duty. I do not have the biggest Vicmark since I don't turn that big.

robo hippy
 
Vicmark jaws fit Nova chucks. Discovered that they made a 35mm jaw set that is a smaller version of the common 50mm jaws. Nova does not and these smaller jaws from Record have been a lifesaver when a green turned 50mm tenon becomes too small when dried.
 
Bernie Kopfer said:
Vicmark jaws fit Nova chucks. Discovered that they made a 35mm jaw set that is a smaller version of the common 50mm jaws. Nova does not and these smaller jaws from Record have been a lifesaver when a green turned 50mm tenon becomes too small when dried.
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This is confusing. Are you saying both Vicmarc and Record Power jaws fit Nova chucks?

I know the RP fit, I have the same 35mm.
 
I have two chucks, a Robert Sorby Patriot and a Nova. Found out after purchasing, that the jaws of these two are interchangeable. Sorby also offers the domed jaws that have been talked about here, but probably at a higher price than the others. But they are wonderful to use. As mentioned, no sharp points spinning next to your fingers, and the long bearing surface adds stability to the extended workpiece. Sorby calls theirs the "Zero Jaws.". They open to just over an inch and are super for turning lace spindles.
 
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