projectnut
Stainless
- Joined
- Mar 4, 2006
- Location
- Wisconsin
I have to make a number of different profile small parts for a prototype project. Some will have an OD of .187" or less. I was thinking of purchasing a 4 jaw independent lathe chuck in the 3" or 4" diameter with a 5C mount to hold the parts. I've seen dozens of them ranging in price from under $50.00 to well over $200.00. Some have a reasonable written description, but I have no experience with chucks of this size, and would like to avoid buying a piece of junk.
I'm looking for something of relatively good quality that won't cost a fortune since this may be the only job it ever gets. So far all those I've investigated have a minimum outside jaw grip range in the .200" range. I did see a couple that went down to .160" but they were of questionable quality. Is anyone aware of a reasonable quality chuck that will accomplish what I'm trying to do?
I'm looking for something of relatively good quality that won't cost a fortune since this may be the only job it ever gets. So far all those I've investigated have a minimum outside jaw grip range in the .200" range. I did see a couple that went down to .160" but they were of questionable quality. Is anyone aware of a reasonable quality chuck that will accomplish what I'm trying to do?