I picked up a 10" chuck for my 13" SBL with a 1-7/8"-8 spindle thread.
What is the preferred/proper material from which to make a back plate? I saw somewhere that cast iron is the only thing I would want to use.
I was given a chunk of 4150 from which to machine the back plate, but that's considerably harder than cast, of course.
Is there a reason NOT to use the 4150?
What is the preferred/proper material from which to make a back plate? I saw somewhere that cast iron is the only thing I would want to use.
I was given a chunk of 4150 from which to machine the back plate, but that's considerably harder than cast, of course.
Is there a reason NOT to use the 4150?