Is nova G3 chuck to large and if it is what is recommended, I want to use a 4 jaw chuck on this lathe. thanks
1642780
I also would like to use a 4-jawed chuck so please post back what you have learned. I don't know what will fit my unit as I've only done some small, spindle projects. All the Best.
437062
I have a standard household type cordless drill. It's 3/8 chuck. It didn't work, and so I either had to return it or buy a new drill. I didn't feel like buying a new drill. I returned it and I'll get something smaller. Unless you are sure you have a heavy-duty type drill, check it before you order this.
2010614
It's big - at least a half an inch. I'd have to check the manual to be sure. Isn't the chuck size mentioned in the "Specifications" tab on the the website?
548629
I actually bought a barracuda 4 jaw chuck that fit right in the drive end. It is a morse #1. I use it for pen turning and it is a great mini lathe very solid casting with little vibration a little run out but for the money a very solid tool. Good luck.
181657
it will fit a 3/8 chuck (regular) however you will have a problem keeping the whole thing aligned, and not flying out in a hundred deadly pieces....better to do it by hand?....you're safe if you have a shop drill press
1306871
No, the jaw opening is roughly the same as a 3/8" Jacob's chuck. Also the 1/4" hex base isn't easily held in a 3/8" mandrel
1123259
These have a hex shank and will work with any three-jawed chuck. Hope this helps.
537343
the bit is just slightly larger than the size of screw you are drilling for. If you space is tight, your chuck will probably be your biggest issue
2211325
17/64" is absolutely the largest bit that will go into the Neiko chuck. The opening is larger than that, but the jaws to not open as wide as the opening. If you are a professional or if you are going to use a chuck in your impact driver often, i suggest the Hitachi. I know its three times the cost but it will take bits up to 3/8" and it is more durable. If its just once in a wile use for bits 17/64" and under, the Neiko chuck will be fine.
164114
The machine takes a #2 Morris taper - you can use practically any type chuck to it with an adapter. I bought a MT2/JT33 adapter so I could use the old Jacobs and collet chucks from my previous drill press. Check out Grizzly.com for ideas.
210035
Yes, I would thing if you fine a Jacob chuck you can use large size bitts, or drivers. I wouldn't go above 1/4 in metal or 3/4" in wood. Another drill to look at is the Festool CSX drill kit, it gives you several options.. but The Bosch is a great go to drill. Battery will last and last.
711375
u need to educate yourself on the types of tapers, Mortis & Jacobs. There is the taper that accepts the chuck & the other end of the spindle slides into the drill press. These may be listed in the drill press manual or on the spindle itself. Lots of help online about installing. Woodstock is also very helpful...it's not as hard as you think!!
215733
No. Notice that the thread size is described as both a diameter, in this case 1" and the threads per inch, 8 TPI. If I remember correctly, the Nova head is 1 1/4" by 8 which differs from many other chucks with the 1 1/4" diameter by having 7 threads per inch. Maybe you could verify the Nova size at their site.
2175689
That sounds about right. It's long for a 3/8" drive compared to a clicker type wrench for sure. What that length gets you is pretty fine control over the torque without bearing down hard. Also it goes pretty high for a 3/8" drive so again you need some leverage to be able to drive those torques without resorting to force which may overshoot the target. The downside of course is it may not fit into tight places, to their credit I seem to remember the ratchet steps being pretty fine compared to my cheapie Pittsburgh clicker type ones, 72 teeth the Eastwood is if I remember right.
1724610
The length it will hold will be dependant upon what chucks you have in the head and tail stock. The bulkier the chucks, the shorter the length it will handle. I'd say it will hold 12" lengths unless your chucks are sizable. I wouldn't try more than 4" width stock unless it was short. Although the lathe may hold the stock, it would be too much for the motor. The intended purpose of this lathe is to make small things like ink pens, Christmas ornaments, small toys like tops or yo-yo's and tool handles etc. If you want to mount 12" X 8" stock you should be looking at full sized lathes.
570850
Bruce, the PSI chuck comes with a 3/4-16 X 1-8 adapter so you should be good to go. Just about all of the old Craftsman mono-tube lathes used the 3/4-16 spindle threads which were popular at the time but almost impossible to find on accessories today. The good thing is that the chuck is made with 1-8 tpi threads so you can upgrade to almost any mini/midi lathe and it will fit. I have two PSI chucks, a Barracuda 2 and 4 and have no complaints with them.
2218554
are you talking about mounting the faceplate to the back of the chuck? if so there is a recessed hole that is 1 5/8 dia. with 3 holes that you attach the face plate to. i made a face plate that fit inside this an had 3 threaded holes that aligned with holes. i have a metal lathe also. there is a set of adapters that are offered with the chuck but i do not know if they will help you. i have a shop smith lathe. sorry if this does not help.