Hey turners,I got a question.Are there any #4 or #5 jaws that would fit on a talon chuck?Getting pretty tired of spitting recesses and snapped tenonstryin to use #3 jaws on 14-15" green bowls.
Do you mean that your shavings are one inch wide? I can snap off tenons if I get too aggressive on softer woods like Milo, I have to remind myself to take it easy and enjoy the process. My Stubby 1000 with a 3HP motor is super strong.Thanks for the replies fellas.
I suppose my technique my be the culprit,I like to take an inch or more at a time.That's why I think I need bigger jaws. to withstand the forces at play.
Taking off the sharp edge of the tenon helps not to shear it off. I say it helps because if you are too aggressive you can snap it. Most lathes will bog down before letting you take such a big shaving, others like mine will flip the lathe rather than bog down., a 3hp is not for everyone. All woods are different, I have never snapped off a Koa tenon, or Lychee, but I have snapped several Milo tenons.Sorry I was talking about the total amt.Shavings are 1/2 -5/8".Workin on my last big chunck now,I'll try and slow my feed rate down and enjoy the process like you suggest.Don't know what I'm workin with,It blew down in a storm last week or so.
Not being a bowl guy, the following is a question rather than a suggestion: Why not a big steady-rest?
There are chucks out there that have larger jaws.
But, simple answer may just be use a 6" faceplate.
Most likely the safest way to rough out bowls.