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  1. 24th August 2008, 11:23 AM #1
    gepetto
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    Default Help on wood chuck

    I am new in this field of wood turning and I am using a GMC lathe and I would like to upgrade it with a chuck.
    Why are there so many different prices (logically there is a quality matter) but I would like to know what is best to buy at a reasonable range for my lathe.
    there are 3 different ones that I am interested in
    1 - Woodfast
    2. Tecknatool
    3. Vicmarc
    all the above is 95 - 100mm.
    Which one of the above three is the best to get?
    Your feedback would be most helpful.
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  3. 24th August 2008, 11:42 AM #2
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    check that they have adaptors to fit it some will not.
    regards Michael
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  4. 24th August 2008, 02:53 PM #3
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    Buy a decent lathe, putting a chuck on a gmc lathe is like putting icing on a cow pat.

    Apart from that..

    The woodfast is a cheapie, they are still very good though, I have one.
    Nova chucks are Made in New Zealand or China
    Anything Vicmarc is top shelf and Australian made
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  5. 25th August 2008, 01:49 PM #4
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    The only professional turned I know uses a Vicmarc. They are top quality and I would get one of those if the price difference is not too great. I have personally had good luck with the Nova chucks.
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