Best Lathe Chucks
Includes; #1 jaws, #2 jaws, #3 jaws, 1" pin jaws, a Screw Chuck Adapter, 3/4" x 16tpi spindle adapter, "T" handled Jaw tightening key, "T" handled Allen wrench, and a carrying case. Includes #2 Round Jaws, for dowels: 7/8-to-1-1/2-Inch Holes: 1-1/4-to-2-Inch.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I would recommend this to anyone wanting a good quality Lathe Chuck."
"It is made by PSI, but Amazon has a better price and free shipping to boot. If they were smart the bottom would have closed cell foam under the plastic. The second case only had one chip on the inside so I repaired it with Plast-aid (also sold by Amazon)."
"Have to make sure your cuts are pretty exact to get it to clamp when doing bowls but once you mess the first one up you figure it out."
"I've made a couple bowls thus far using the worm to get the outer & bottom recess made, then the jaws holding in the recess to hollow."
"I Made my own Plastic Gasket to fit between the Lathe Head and the Chuck and began using the Chuck to turn a Bowl, it is much easier than using a face plate and no screw holes left in my work."
"Good, light chuck for a small lathe."
"If you turn a couple of bowls a month, 8 or 10 pens a month; this will get you by just fine."
"I want to return it for a new one but NOV 30 was the last date I could return it."
NOVA 48232 G3 Reversible Wood Turning Chuck is a 4 Jaw self centering geared chuck, exclusively designed for the NOVA 46000 Comet II Midi Lathe. NOVA accessories are designed for use only on NOVA Chucks. Anti-Release Spindle Lock, ensures chuck will stay securely mounted on the NOVA 46000 Comet II Midi Lathe during forward and reverse turning.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They fit fine on my jet lathe and They work treat."
"Its worked much better for me than using a drill press."
"Good stuff."
"Love it, cannot wait to get a few more attachments to use with it."
"First chuck ever."
"love it can't do without it."
"The Nova 48232 G3 is must for any wood turner especially if one's projects are of a small to medium size."
"Today I could not open the chuck without extreme difficulty or close either."
Powerful Tuff Lock gearing with precise, hardened action delivers incredibly smooth strength for a solid, vibration free performance. Designed by the innovators of the 4 Jaw Chuck for wood turning, Teknatool International - since 1955. Special Wood turning profile on Jaws to cut into and grip wood fibers firmly.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a solid, but medium sized chuck."
"I don't turn chunks of tree trunks so it's perfect for small bowls, lamps and other small to medium projects."
"This unit is good."
"There are much better chucks, but for the price NOVA makes a great line of lathe chucks and tools."
"Beautifully and precisely made."
"Looks great, just need to learn to use it now."
"If i could purchase just the G3 chuck, I'd probably purchase 2 more, and maybe more."
Best Power Lathe Accessories
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Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It worked well for my application."
"It was just what I wanted."
"A really handy tool."
"It's nice."
"Nothing special."
Best Live Centers
Heavy duty #2MT live tailstock center with a 60 degree point. Huge live center for heavy duty workpieces.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"One is on my little 36 inch lathe and the other on my old Oliver 51 (I use a manilla shim for a good fit) with an extension bed. I use it to turn five foot long by 9 inch trunks (70 - 100lb.)."
"I had the rear bearing retaint ring come unscrewed and would not stay tight after I had turned about 8 bowls...BUT amazon and PSI were great and quick with a replacement!!"
"For the money this is one of the best live centers on the market."
"The best live center, unless turning very small things."
"Solid well-built live Center."
"For serious turners I would recommend skipping this and buying the more expensive but far more versatile Nova Live Center System that includes a steel 60 degree cone and tip - plus a lot more."
"this is a great live tail stock, i9 use it alot in my call making on my lathe."
"This is not a bad tool if I can figure out how to keep it together after a few minutes of turning a bowl."
Best Power Lathe Parts & Accessories
The set includes 8 essential chisels: 3/16-Inch Parting Tool, 5/8-Inch Spear Scraper, 1-Inch Skew Chisel, 5/8-Inch Skew Chisel, 5/8-Inch Round nose scraper, 1/2-Inch Bowl Gouge, 3/4-Inch Spindle Gouge, 7/8-Inch Roughing Gouge. Set includes 8 essential chisels: 3/16-Inch parting tool, 5/8-Inch spear scraper, 1-Inch skew chisel, 5/8-Inch skew chisel, 5/8-Inch round nose scraper, 1/2-Inch bowl gouge, 3/4-Inch spindle gouge, 7/8-Inch roughing gouge.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Well made, and will probably never need another set."
"I have created several unique designs using these tools."
"I am not certain that they are the very best choice for a starter set - some I have found little use for so far, but as say, I am still developing my turning knowledge."
"These tools work great for lathe work."
"Urchased s a gift."
"Good entry-level set of chisels."
"Great tools for the price."
"I do need to sharpen them frequently, perhaps related to the wood I'm turning, primarily hardwoods."
Best Lathe Turning Tools
The set includes 8 essential chisels: 3/16-Inch Parting Tool, 5/8-Inch Spear Scraper, 1-Inch Skew Chisel, 5/8-Inch Skew Chisel, 5/8-Inch Round nose scraper, 1/2-Inch Bowl Gouge, 3/4-Inch Spindle Gouge, 7/8-Inch Roughing Gouge. Set includes 8 essential chisels: 3/16-Inch parting tool, 5/8-Inch spear scraper, 1-Inch skew chisel, 5/8-Inch skew chisel, 5/8-Inch round nose scraper, 1/2-Inch bowl gouge, 3/4-Inch spindle gouge, 7/8-Inch roughing gouge.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Well made, and will probably never need another set."
"I have created several unique designs using these tools."
"I am not certain that they are the very best choice for a starter set - some I have found little use for so far, but as say, I am still developing my turning knowledge."
"These tools work great for lathe work."
"Urchased s a gift."
"Good entry-level set of chisels."
"Great tools for the price."
"I do need to sharpen them frequently, perhaps related to the wood I'm turning, primarily hardwoods."
Best Boring Bars
3/8"x6" RH SCLCR Indexable Boring Bar Tool Holder with CCMT Inserts, #P252-S401 Shank Diameter: 3/8'' Overall Length: 6'' Min.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Better than expected, Performs well."
"Just what I needed."
"I got this to go along with the 5/8 version which is outstanding."
"An added bonus is the 3" scale embossed on the top of the boring bar (which was not included in the description)."
"Looks great and comes with indexable bit and wrench."
"I admit I only have a mini lathe so I don't take deep cuts (.015" max), but it has performed very well for me."
"This worked great for deep holes."