Lathe Spindle Threads

[Wood Butcher]

Depending on the price I might be interested in DJ's idea.

[Rookie]

The compac chucks had their own dedicated jaws. There was adaptor plates made so the standard nova jaws would fit , but like most things you would be hard pressed to find any now as they have been of the market for some time now.

Good point Jim. In my enthusiasm I didn't even think whether or not the jaws would interchange.

[Gil Jones]

I am selling the chucks for $25 USD each, including a 45 mm jaw set, two Tommy bars, and an Allen wrench. [$28.25 AUD]. You can download the owner's and assembly manuals on Teknatool's site.<br>The US postal service has an International Flat Rate box, 20 pounds max, for $37 USD. A chuck + two Tommy bars + one Allen wrench each weighs 51.2 ounces [1.452 kg] X 5 = 16 pounds + the box and plenty of packaging material so it survives the trip should keep it just under the 20 pound limit. Scooter's 1 X 8, and 9ea 1 X 10's would make two boxes (5 chucks each). I am setting up a PayPal account to handle the charges and currency exchanges, which looks like about a total fee of 7.5 %. So I am guessing $35 USD each [$39.55 AUD], but I do not know the cost of shipping inside Australia, unless all interested parties live close enough to pick them up in person. Shipping to each person from here is too costly.<br>Hughie's idea is a good one...thanks. Jim is correct, the 45-mm jaws will not interchange with any other type of chuck, but if you could find a set of the adapter plates, modern Nova jaws will then fit the Compac chuck. I have not been able to find any of the adapters (yet). Personally, I like this chuck just as it is for small work like lidded boxes, birdhouses, and such. I do not know if I am even allowed to do this sort of sale on this Forum, and if not please tell me so I can delete this posting. My email address is [email protected] <br><br>

[RETIRED]

I do not know if I am even allowed to do this sort of sale on this Forum, and if not please tell me so I can delete this posting. My email address is [email protected] <br><br>

I have no problem with it Gil as it is a one off.

[Big Shed]

I would be interested in a 1" x 8tpi, like Scooter, if we can get another in one of the boxes.

[DJ’s Timber]

Sounds good Gil, I am happy to take the lot and organise mailing everyone their chucks, for those that are interested. I do have PayPal, so payment is easy and I have an account here for people to pay the funds to me as well.

At that price I am sure everyone will be happy to take 1 or even in my case I'll take 2 or 3 , but I don't think there will be enough to go around .

[Gil Jones]

DJ, from reading over the thread this is what I see so far……
Scooter___2 ea, 1” X 8tpi ======Chrisb691_____1 ea, 1” X 10 tpi
Stirlo_____1 ea, 1” X 8 tpi======Wood Butcher__2 ea, 1” X 10 tpi
Big Shed__1 ea, 1” X 8 tpi======DJ____________3 ea, 1" X 10 tpi
WoodCutta_2ea, 1" X 8 tpi======MugWoody_____3 ea, 1" X 10 tpi

That leaves -zero- 1” X 10 tpi remaining, and 75ea 1”X 8 tpi remaining,
And 21ea ¾” X 16 tpi remaining. I think there are enough to go around.

I will test packing 6 chucks in a box,
plus the Tommy bars and Allen wrenches,
and see if I can stay under 20 pounds.

DJ, if you want more than one chuck it will take another box so unless
the number ordered goes up a few the shipping cost will be higher. Plus I am
thinking that 5 per box may leave more room (weight) for strong packaging.
I want the box to survive the trip.

[mugwoody]

Hi Gil,

What a deal!


Put me down for 2 or 3 of the 10X 10 tpi please if they are still available.

I would be happy for anyone else in Melbourne (to save freight costs) to add to this to make a boxful.

Peter

[Gil Jones]

Peter, you are down for three 1" X 10 tpi.
Thanks,
Gil

[Wood Butcher]

Gil,

Put me down for the last 1"x10tpi. Had a chat to Dad and he's will take it if possible.

[Gil Jones]

Wood Butcher, you are down for 2ea 1" X 10 tpi.

I cannot keep the box under 20 pounds with 6 chucks and all the Tommy bars in it plus the packing materials. So it will be 5 chucks per box. Right now I am not sure if Rookie and Stirlo want a chuck or not. If not, two boxes should cover it.

[chrisb691]

If you end up with a spare 1" X 10, then I am interested.

Chris

[Gil Jones]

Chris, I will let you know as soon as I get an answer from Rookie.

[rodent]

Hey jim am i the only one who bought the adapter plate of you for the compact chuck ? ILL be in for a 3/4 *16 thread . crazyskew said do you take visa ? if not we will have to money order 3 for him one for me .2 off 3/4 buy 16 plus one 1in buy 10 for crazy

[Gil Jones]

Lucky you rodent, those adapter plates are like chooks teeth to find now. Do I understand that you want 4 ea 3/4" X 16 tpi chucks total (who is crazyskew?)? I am working on a PayPal account now, so hang in there. DJ and I will need to work this out somehow, but it will all work out OK.
I discovered that Teknatool sold all of their adapter plates to Woodcraft, and Woodcraft trashed them all 3+ years ago when the Compac chucks where all gone.
Oh well, some days you are the bug, and some days you are the windshield......are we having fun yet..........