Nova G3-D Turning Chuck

[Greg Just]

Nova G3-D Turning Chuck - Tool Nut has this chcuk on sale for $79.99 including shipping. I gave the SuperNova2 and really like it. How does the G3-D compare other than being smaller? Are the jaws interchangeable?

Thanks -

[Brian Effinger]

Greg, all of the jaws are interchangable, except for the power grip jaws.
And $79.99 is a killer deal, IMHO.

[Jim Sebring]

That's the best price I've seen on a Nova G3 - ever! If I needed another chuck, I'd jump on this deal. I don't need any more 'cause I have 3 SN2s and 5 G3s now. BTW, the adjustment range of the G3 is the same as the SN2.

[Alan Trout]

I am not sure but I think the G3D is the direct threaded model that is 1x8 thread with a grub screw. It was made specifically for the new Delta Midi lathe. Either way it is a great deal but it is not an insert type of chuck.

Alan

[Alan Tolchinsky]

Alan I think the chuck you're thinking about is the least expensive one that works with two levers for tightening. I was actually wondering if the TOOL NUT price includes the thread adapter. BTW good name.

[Bill Blasic]

Alan Trout is correct as it was made for Black & Decker (Owner of Delta Products) to go with the 46-460 with a locking screw as the 46-460 has reversing. Alan Tolchinsky is thinking of the Precision Midi that usually goes on sale for $79 that has Tommy Bars. Both are 1" X 8 and do not use inserts. I have several G3's and several Precision Midi's but at $79 I may just have to get another as that price for the G3d is superb and I would use it on my 46-460.
Bill

[Alan Zenreich]

I was under the impression that the only difference between a G3-D and a G3 is the threading for grub screws (so you can use the chuck with the lathe in reverse). I believe the G3-D ships with a 1"x8tpi insert.

According to Teknatool, the G3 chucks use the same threaded inserts at the rest of the Nova line.

Give Sean a call at ToolNut, he should be able to tell you the exact configuration of his sale item, and what options are available.

[Alan Trout]

Alan,

I just checked and Bill and I are both right. It is a direct threaded body for 1x8 and does not use any insert. It does have a grub screw in the chuck so it can be turned in reverse. This is a great chuck for a mini/midi with a 1x8 thread and that is a great deal at Tool Nut. I would love to have one for my Comet but work just slowed down a bit so I will hold off.

Alan

[Alan Zenreich]

Thanks for checking!

[Karl Card]

uhmmm i am confused here i guess... i have a g3 got it at woodcraft and it was threaded but I also had to buy the proper insert for my lathe.. it just screwed in to the chuck tho... at the time I got lucky because they were running a special and i got the insert for free...

I am under the assumption that you guys are saying you cant get an insert for the g3?!?!

[Alan Trout]

Karl, There are two different G3 chucks. The standard chuck that is sold in the Nova box is an insert type chuck. It will work with any lathe as long as you buy the proper insert. The G3D has a direct threaded body with a 1X8 thread that does not require an insert and comes in a Delta box.

I hope this helps.

Alan

[Steve Braman]

OK, maybe a lot. I can't seem to find anything with a search on their website. I am clearly not thinking the right way. Can anyone give me a pointer to find this deal? Thanks

[Mikail Khan]

Link to thread in Deals and Discounts Forum

http://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=140548

MK

[Michael Mills]

An additional difference in the G3-D from the G3 is the jaws. Take a look at the difference in the pictures of the jaws. The G3-D has three serrations/ridges in the bottom of the jaws. Sorta like PowerGrip jaws. I do not remember the specs but I believe the G3-D has a much greater capacity in the spigot mode. I’m sure the specs are out there somewhere.
Mike

[Allen Neighbors]

I searched on Toolnut, and can't find anything, Nova or G3, or Teknatool. I'd like to have one of them for my Little Vic.