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Old Beekeeper
29th November 2006, 12:13 AM
Just starting out with a mini lathe and a couple of tools received as gifts. Learned some spindle work and bowl work but would like to buy a chuck. Most are too expensive so advice is needed. Nova has a mini with tommy bars that is affordable but fellow turners say that Oneway key chucks are the only way to go. Other option is low cost full sets from China. Question is the advisability to buy a tommy bar vs key chuck. Thanks.

chrisb691
29th November 2006, 07:36 AM
Buy the Nova. It can be a tad awkward, at times, but it an extremely well made product.

DJ’s Timber
29th November 2006, 07:40 AM
Go with the Nova, the cheaper chinese ones don't have the optain of buying accessories

Cliff Rogers
29th November 2006, 09:13 AM
Yeap, Nova.

What lathe do you have?

I'd even recommend the Nova G3 & a set of 25mm pin jaws.