So am going from a 1” spindle lathe to a1 1/4” spindle lathe. Have to upgrade chucks. No problem with my Oneway Stronghold, just change out spindle adapter. But I have a G2 Nova chuck that has to have a spindle adapter that makes the chuck stick out another 2” or so. I’m worried it will cause to much vibration. Any experience with these adapters? Should I just go with another Oneway? For a cheaper chuck I really like the little Nova.
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Upgrading chucks
- Thread starter Ted Pelfrey
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I know this isn't a prefered practice, but I was turning on an 18" lathe today and it had a 1 1/4" to 1" spindle adapter between the chuck and spindle. Turned an 11" bowl and had no vibration or movement. Was using 3 1/2" jaws and a tenon. Was running it anywhere from 700 to 1200 rpm. Dried walnut. It was nice having the bowl a couple inches further away from the headstock compared to my lathe. It gave more movement of the gouge available when working at the bottom of the bowl with a push cut. I would buy the adapter for your Nova chuck and buy 1 1/4" chucks in the future.
I use a long adaptor to provide a deeper reach for re-chucking inside deeper bowls and they work just fine with both my Nova and Vicmarc chucks. That give me an extra clearance of 100mm/4" away from the headstock.
As mine are a 'same thread to same thread' they are not really an adaptors, just an extension, so I had to get mine custom engineered as not an off the shelf item.
A more readily available off the shelf adaptor would I expect be a cheaper solution than selling your current chucks 2nd hand and buying new ones.
As mine are a 'same thread to same thread' they are not really an adaptors, just an extension, so I had to get mine custom engineered as not an off the shelf item.
A more readily available off the shelf adaptor would I expect be a cheaper solution than selling your current chucks 2nd hand and buying new ones.
I guess I should mention I turn mostly hollow forms.
If this is the smallish G3 chuck, and you have a larger chuck for larger work, you will probably use the G3 for smaller projects. With that in mind, the adapter should work fine. If it doesn't, you're only out $30 or so. If you're planning to turn 16" tall hollow forms with the G3, you might get into trouble with an adapter, but you'd likely get into trouble with this use anyway.
Yes dean I only use it for smaller projects. Thank all for comments.
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If you keep turning you will probably want another chuck (or 2 or 6) anyway. Keep it. I have a number of G3s with 1" native threads and one with a 1" adapter. These are in addition to my Supernovas and Stronghold. I frequently use the G3s on my Powermatic with an adapter. No issues for me. If it gives you a problem, then you have an excuse to get that Vicmarc VM120.
I have the axminster chuck that's the same as a nova gs that I use with an adapter on my larger lathe. It works great, no noticeable runout.
Thanks. Was considering a new Oneway Talon as a smaller chuck with dedicated 1 1/4” threads.
I had a spindle adapter once, before I knew about getting different inserts for my chucks. I didn't like it because I noticed right away that there was more vibration. The farther some thing sticks out past the base of the headstock tower, the more vibration there will be. This is why most hollow form turners will use a steady rest. Most bowl turners do not. Platters seem to be a different animal here, and a very light touch is needed near the rim.
robo hippy
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I recommend getting the Oneway Talon chuck as your small chuck.
I have a Nova G3 Chuck with a spindle adapter that I have been using for a couple of years. Never a problem. It is actually my go to Chuck for when I do basket illusion because of the extra length the adapter gives me.
Exactly what I was afraid of. I ordered the adapter and if it doesn’t work I’ll go with the Talon. Thanks to all who commented.
If you engage the tailstock when turning bowls on an adapter, that will eliminate most of the vibration. I prefer to turn bowls without the tailstock engaged.
robo hippy
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