jefferson
30th April 2009, 08:12 PM
I will soon have two sets of bowl jaws - a big one for the VM150 that has adapted for easier use. A smaller version for a VM 100 chuck will arrive soon from Jim Carroll.
But I am still wondering whether the Vicmarc step jaws will be of use. The Carbatec catalogue states:
"Designed by woodturner and auther Richard Raffan, these jaws are used for holding a range of spigot sizes with a minimum of jaw movement and without the necessity to change the jaws. Boxes are easily turned by using the step jaws. The bottom can be turned by holding the rim without leaving unsightly pressure marks."
I am trying to turn lidded boxes - among other things - and perhaps the step jaws are another solution. (Raffan turns the bottoms off his boxes on his DVD using a turned pressure fit piece of timber fixed in chuck jaws).
I want to run high speed, unlike what is on offer with the Vicmarc bowl jaws.
Has anyone used the step jaws? Comments? On what size chuck? (My collection of chucks is growing by the day.....).
thanks Jeff
But I am still wondering whether the Vicmarc step jaws will be of use. The Carbatec catalogue states:
"Designed by woodturner and auther Richard Raffan, these jaws are used for holding a range of spigot sizes with a minimum of jaw movement and without the necessity to change the jaws. Boxes are easily turned by using the step jaws. The bottom can be turned by holding the rim without leaving unsightly pressure marks."
I am trying to turn lidded boxes - among other things - and perhaps the step jaws are another solution. (Raffan turns the bottoms off his boxes on his DVD using a turned pressure fit piece of timber fixed in chuck jaws).
I want to run high speed, unlike what is on offer with the Vicmarc bowl jaws.
Has anyone used the step jaws? Comments? On what size chuck? (My collection of chucks is growing by the day.....).
thanks Jeff