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5th September 2013, 02:00 AM #1Member
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Looking for a starting chuck set
Heyas.
I've been making pens for a while but would really like to branch further into turning. Particularly Bowl and Platter turning.
For that I'll need chucks or a faceplate.
What would people recommend as a starting set? I've been looking at the GPW Gen3 GP100 set - simply because I was in the store buying pen parts, but I'm sure there are others.
Carbatec have a Teknatool chuck set. I'm sure Carolls has something too.
I have a Woodfast Mini lathe and a reasonable set of P&N tools.
Suggestions please?Last edited by ppofandt; 5th September 2013 at 02:04 AM. Reason: Forgot to add purposes
--- Cheers. Paul.
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5th September 2013, 09:58 AM #2Senior Member
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I've got a couple of GPW chucks - they work well and I think they are pretty good value
OJ
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5th September 2013, 10:01 AM #3
+1 for the GPW set. I bought the deluxe set a couple of years ago and haven't regretted it for a moment.
I don't suffer from stress, but I have been told I'm a carrier
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5th September 2013, 10:42 AM #4
There is a GPW chuck set for sale in the Marketplace here.
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5th September 2013, 11:28 AM #5
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5th September 2013, 12:18 PM #6Senior Member
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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
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5th September 2013, 01:18 PM #7
Vicmarc Chucks
Vicmarc Chucks and accessories Australian made.
The VM100 is all you will ever needJim Carroll
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5th September 2013, 07:30 PM #8Senior Member
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5th September 2013, 07:33 PM #9Senior Member
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+gpw set, bought it with my lathe and it is a good solid chuck
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6th September 2013, 01:45 AM #10Member
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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.--- Cheers. Paul.
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6th September 2013, 10:52 PM #11
I started with a GPW one and then added a VM90 & VM120 when I could afford them. All get regular use.
It's only a mistake if you don't learn from it.
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7th September 2013, 01:17 PM #12Senior Member
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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.
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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!
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