I've been turning on a Jet 1221 the last couple years (still have it) and recently acquired a used Jet 1642 lathe and plan to turn the biggest bowls and platters that it will reasonably accommodate.
I have two nova g3 chucks that I've been basically happy with and I got an insert for one to go on the new lathe. I have at least half a dozen jaw sets. So, I want to get a bigger chuck to turn larger bowls and platters and want to get some larger jaws as well.
So my plan has been to buy a SN2 and probably some 4" jaws. Shopping online it has occurred to me that the price of a SN2 plus insert plus 4" jaws is pretty much the exact same price as a Nova Titan that includes 4" powergrip jaws and is direct thread. I know that Nova recommends these for larger lathes generally.
Question is, are there drawbacks to the Titan over the SN2? Are the powergrip jaws in any way more difficult to use than the shallow 4" jaws?
Guide me... :-) I have the g3 for all my smaller jaws so that's not a problem and I'll probably he let another SN2 In the foreseeable future no matter what I get right now. Thanks!