CPOSanta
Plastic
- Joined
- Jun 6, 2018
- Location
- Kaufman County Texas USA
I am a fairly new learner in the world of metal turning. I have a need to make spare parts for my tiny fleet of tractors and ranch buggies (and a couple of vintage automobiles), I just bought an old South Bend 9C (think made in 1941) to help me. This machine, although small, is built like a battleship. But the 5" chuck is really worn and sloppy and should be replaced (plus I need to do some work that is too big for this chuck). I don't do any precision work, so I think a 3-jaw 6" with reversible jaws should do nicely.
I don't know anything about what chuck brands are considered the best and which are the worst (nor in-between). Can someone advise what brands might be best to look for and what to avoid? I have an old used 6" Rohm chuck, but don't know much about it. Perhaps it is worth restoring???
I don't know anything about what chuck brands are considered the best and which are the worst (nor in-between). Can someone advise what brands might be best to look for and what to avoid? I have an old used 6" Rohm chuck, but don't know much about it. Perhaps it is worth restoring???