Step jaws?

[Dan Masshardt]

Maybe one of the many of you who never use your step jaws should give me a good deal so I can try them for myself. :-)

Seriously, I really appreciate that so many people jump right in to offer advice on these questions.

You are all really knowledgable.

[robert baccus]

Easier still is to start a bowl on a single screw and turn the outside and bottom to suit your mounting method. I haven't used a jaw larger than 2" in many years. I do use screw on 1/8" thick dovetail rings a great deal. Best money I ever spent on turning toys. It allows mounting and dismounting a bowl or vase in seconds with one hand. Especially when finishing I spray on the lathe and with one finger in the vase mouth and wrench in the left hand the piece can be removed in seconds to clear the lathe. Single screws should be used in side grain and firm wood only.

[Harvey M. Taylor]

I agree with Reed and Mike Mahoney. He suggests 40%of the diameter. max