After all the advice I recieved a couple weeks ago regarding the type of chuck (bars vs. key operated), I pulled the trigger on a Barracuda clone that seemed worth the money. Today I received an email that the unit was back ordered with 'no anticipated due date', basically telling me I wasn't going to get my chuck. I cancelled the order, and my bank account shows a full credit of $50(what I paid). So, with heavy heart, I asked the CFO 'What now?' She said I could add a little to the fund, but to try to keep the total at $100(well maybe just a bit extra to cover shipping)With this in mind, I need specific recommendations. The clone I had ordered was a knock off of the Barracuda 3 shown in the recent PSI catalog. My lathe is a Delta LA200 with the 1"8tpi spindle. Any of you folks know where I can get what I'm looking for, or better yet, have one collecting dust? If you moderator folks feel this should be moved to 'classifieds' sobeit...I just thought it would be appropriate here, as the request to buy was secondary to the request for recommendations.
Thanks all and please have a good Easter(don't shoot the bunnies in the 'mater patch, they just might be layin'