I hope you are all doing well.
I’m creating this post In the hopes of receiving the opinions of those who use a wood lathe to create ferrule stations and/or reel seat spacers.
Recently I have dug into the back of the old shed in my yard, and located my grandfathers/fathers/now mine, 1972 Craftsman 1/2hp 12” wood lathe.
It’s taking a few days but I’ve got it back up into working condition. It’s ready and wanting to do some work.
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The lathe does have a pass through spindle. Maximum size would be 0.370” or 9.45mm.
My Question is, which type of chuck do you prefer for turning ferrule stations? And if you have the time, why? I make hex trout rods, and I’m looking to get either a 3-jaw or a collet type. I was reading old posts on the subject, and came across a thread about someone having issues with a station. In that thread I read a comment about specific collet this rod maker prefers.
This is the chuck.henkverhaar wrote: ↑06/03/20 09:05You really don't want to do this with a 3-jaw chuck... I would recomment investing in an inexpensive (small gauge) collet chuck (with e.g. ER20, or possibly ER25 collets) for your lathe... Personally, I use the Axminster Junior collet chuck - they have it in three different spindle thread sizes, M33, 1"x8tpi and 3/4"x16tpi.kilgore wrote:I have a three jaw chuck and wonder whether one of the jaws is slightly out of sync.
The other choice is a three jaw chuck. I don’t have a back plate so I’m looking to get a thread on Chuck. One I found is this.
My thread is 3/4” -16.
I’d really love to hear your opinions on pros and cons of the ones you’ve used. I’d also appreciate any recommendations for an entry level one of said brand, and where it could be purchased.
Please, I don’t want to stir the pot on any argument for or against either type. I just want to make the best informed decision I can when I make a purchase.
Thanks everyone!
Mike