Thread: Looking for a starting chuck set

I've got a couple of GPW chucks - they work well and I think they are pretty good value
OJ

+1 for the GPW set. I bought the deluxe set a couple of years ago and haven't regretted it for a moment.

There is a GPW chuck set for sale in the Marketplace here.

Originally Posted by Big Shed

There is a GPW chuck set for sale in the Marketplace here.

Isn't he selling it at full retail price?? Only asking in case I am missing the difference in spec.

I have the titanium coated one and no complants, only thing make sure you don't loose the screws for the jaws, they are fiddly
and dust collectors eats them live

Vicmarc Chucks and accessories Australian made.

The VM100 is all you will ever need

Originally Posted by Jim Carroll

Vicmarc Chucks and accessories Australian made.

The VM100 is all you will ever need

Yep the way to go top quality and a large range of additional jaws and accessories

+gpw set, bought it with my lathe and it is a good solid chuck

Thanks for the recommendations.

There's no doubt in my mind that the Vicmarc is a quality piece of gear.

But I'm not entirely sure just what I'll need and the GPW one includes just about all the jaw sizes I might need for about the same price.

I may lean that way I think. Plus GPW is just a bit down the road from my place - saves on postage.

I started with a GPW one and then added a VM90 & VM120 when I could afford them. All get regular use.

I went down the same path as corbs. Started off with GPW set, was quite happy until there was wear on the gears (tips of gears had worn to a sharp point rather than rounded). Sent photos to GPW and they promptly sent new gears to me. I think mine were the old series - hopefully new series fixed this problem.
I then bought a VM100 which I am extremely happy with. My main reason for going with Vicmarc over the Teknatool was that the cost of additional jaws for VM was lower, meaning total cost of ownership would be less. I still use the GPW when I'm too lazy to change jaws, and it serves as a great second chuck.

I've got 4 teknatool chucks nova scroll, 3g and 2 of the old black ones, the last one I got off eBay for 82 dollars and never been used! just pace yourself you never know what will come up for sale!

Originally Posted by nalmo

I still use the GPW when I'm too lazy to change jaws, and it serves as a great second chuck.

I'm always too lazy to change jaws, so I bought a second and a third and fourth , etc .......................... chucks. Most GPW, some Vermec's, a nova and even a H & F.


Peter.

Originally Posted by DSEL74

Isn't he selling it at full retail price?? Only asking in case I am missing the difference in spec.

New price is $235.00 this is $185.00 and unused.