Recommend a large chuck for some big platters?
Hi all,
I've been turning for several years now, but never anything larger than about 16" diameter bowls on my own lathes, and never needed to purchase a big chuck for my own use. Time to up the sizes for a request my wife has made.
She wants some very large platters and a bigger fruit bowl.
My General 26020 lathe has outboard capability, and I have an outboard stand/rest.
Here's the stats on my lathe, and I'd like to be able to use inserts so I can use the new chuck both inboard and outboard.
Inboard spindle = 1 1/4 x 8
Outboard spindle = 1 1/8 x 8
My lathe has been upgraded to 3hp running on 3 phase power and VFD. I can adjust speeds as slow as needed.
I've grown accustomed to using hex keys for tightening and prefer them, but that isn't a deal-breaker.
I'd like recommendations for a heavy duty chuck that has a lot of jaw options and be capable enough that I probably won't ever outgrow. I'd like to stay under $400 or so, preferably.
Thanks in advance.