stoneaxe
Stainless
- Joined
- Mar 2, 2010
- Location
- pacific northwest
There is an old 10" D1-4 four jaw independent that came with my lathe- it got thrown in with the deal. No pins in it. I just found a set of pins from MSC, as I want to try out the chuck.
No idea on brand, but it does have 7/16" threads so it may be a domestic product. The round inset aluminum badge is worn smooth.
Although the surface shows some wear and dings, the jaws run smooth, are numbered to the body, and have minimal play. They are also un-scarred. The sides of the jaws are highly polished.
The taper has some tiny dings/burrs which will be stoned flush.
Being an independent , it seems like the criteria is a good fit to the taper, so the chuck body runs true, minimal play in the jaws, and most important, the jaws running parallel to the lathe centerline so the part is held on centerline (not bellmouthed).
Do you all have other tips or tricks to look for when checking out a chuck?
I am starting to get an accuracy bug....just got a beautiful Fischer live center from a member here!
No idea on brand, but it does have 7/16" threads so it may be a domestic product. The round inset aluminum badge is worn smooth.
Although the surface shows some wear and dings, the jaws run smooth, are numbered to the body, and have minimal play. They are also un-scarred. The sides of the jaws are highly polished.
The taper has some tiny dings/burrs which will be stoned flush.
Being an independent , it seems like the criteria is a good fit to the taper, so the chuck body runs true, minimal play in the jaws, and most important, the jaws running parallel to the lathe centerline so the part is held on centerline (not bellmouthed).
Do you all have other tips or tricks to look for when checking out a chuck?
I am starting to get an accuracy bug....just got a beautiful Fischer live center from a member here!