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Stronghold Chuck??

Paul Rains

Paul Rains

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I used the oneway chuck the other day, liked it real well. I would like to get one for my new Jet 1642, but trying to figure out everything you need off website is like figuring ordering what lego's would make a car.

I have never seen so many parts, options and accesorries, any suggestions for turning larger bowls on Jet with this product, also best place to purchase, we have local woodcraft, they likely could help and maybe sell?
 
Paul Rains said:
I used the oneway chuck the other day, liked it real well. I would like to get one for my new Jet 1642, but trying to figure out everything you need off website is like figuring ordering what lego's would make a car.

I have never seen so many parts, options and accesorries, any suggestions for turning larger bowls on Jet with this product, also best place to purchase, we have local woodcraft, they likely could help and maybe sell?
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Paul,

The stronghold chuck is excellent. For a Jet 1642 you just need the Oneway taper-lock adapter for a 1-1/4" x 8 spindle thread. Places like Craftsupplies, Packard, Woodcraft often sell a set that contains the chuck body , wrenches, spindle thread adapter and set of No 2 jaws ( I am not affilliated with any of those enterprises ). I did have a custom threaded adapter made directly from Oneway and they were excellent to deal with.

Best regards,
 
The basic chuck comes with the #2 jaws and an insert to fit your lathe 1 1/4 x 8.
The #2 Jaws will get you started and work well for bowls up to 14" in diameter.
If you plan on doing lots of 14-15 diameter bowls then the #3 jaws would be a good investment. Bigger tenon for bigger bowls. Also a good idea if you plan on coring.

For bowls, you also have the choice of dovetail Jaws. I think these work better on short tenons or little grooves cut into something than the standard jaws. However, I've seen AL Stirt use the first serration of the standard jaws to hold pieces just like a micro dovetail. This is good test for anyones touch with the tools. For standard "salad" bowls you can give the 1/2 inch tenon for the standard jaws.


I'd suggest you start with the basic chuck. When you need special jaws buy them.

happy turning,
Al
 
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If you buy the chuck from Oneway you can specify what jaws to include. Other vendors usually sell the chuck with standard jaws. This is especially useful when you decide to buy another chuck.

Burt
 
Just buy all of the available jaws, and you will be set for life.....no matter where your turning interests evolve to. (not joking!)

I not only have all the available jaws, I've got three Stronghold chucks. It sure is nice to have the Mega Jumbo Jaws and #2 standard jaws permanently mounted. These are the most consistently used jaws, and it's great to not be constantly changing these jaws out. The third chuck is the one I turn to for all of the other jaws.

I have yet to use the #4 jaws, but I will as soon as I find the right piece of wood! All of the other jaws have been used at one time, or another! (edit: Come to think of it, I have used the #4 jaws once......but, not for a turned bowl.....it was for a special jig I was making that turned out to be a failure! :mad🙂

This, in my humble opinion (!) is one of the best long term investments I've made for my turning interests.......

OOC
 
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