How'd I do on my order

[Wendell Steele]

The boss lady was in a good mood today. Ordered a Delta 40-460, Nova G3 reversible chuck, Mastercut 5/8 and 1/2 bowl gouges and a Mastercut 18in handle for 1/2 and 5/8's gouges.

[Steve Doerr]

Sounds like you will be make some round things for SWMBO. Have fun and enjoy your new toys

[Geoff Whaling]

Wendell, It may pay to check which G3 chuck you have ordered as the "Nova G3 Reversible chuck is the next generation smaller geared chuck, with a unique reversible lock function/feature designed exclusively for the NOVA Comet II Midi Lathe"

"Note: If you don't have a NOVA Comet II Midi Lathe you cannot use this chuck. Please instead purchase the standard G3 Chuck."

http://www.teknatool.com/products/ch...reversible.htm

http://www.teknatool.com/products/Ch...a_G3_Chuck.htm

[Dan Case LR]

Wendell, It may pay to check which G3 chuck you have ordered as the "Nova G3 Reversible chuck is the next generation smaller geared chuck, with a unique reversible lock function/feature designed exclusively for the NOVA Comet II Midi Lathe"

"Note: If you don't have a NOVA Comet II Midi Lathe you cannot use this chuck. Please instead purchase the standard G3 Chuck."

There is also a reversible version of the G3 made specifically for Delta, the G-3D (Delta # 40-461). If that's what you've got, you're good-to-go. If you have to go with the stock G3, you'll need a threaded insert to adapt it to the 1"-8 threads on your lathe.

With the stock insert, you don't dare try to use the chuck in reverse--it WILL come loose and make for a bit of unpleasantness. I own two G3 chucks that I use with my Jet midi lathe, and I fixed that problem by drilling/tapping the nut end of the insert for a couple of 1/4-20 setscrews. I've used them extensively for the past 3 years and the only problen I had was when I forgot to tighten the setscrew when mounting the chuck.

You're gonna love the G3--it's the perfect chuck for midi-size lathes. If you're so inclined, you can also adapt it to use the Nova Infinity system for quick-changing jaws. I've worked mine hard and they've performed well.

Enjoy your new toys/tools!

D.

[Wendell Steele]

Well I thought I clicked on the right link for the Delta version of the Nova G3, can anyone tell me if this insert is the correct one ? Thanks in advance .

http://www.amazon.com/1-1-8-TPI-RH-I...G1EH2EJM78CCXM

[John Keeton]

If you bought the 46-460, the spindle size is 1"X 8TPI. The Amazon link is to the larger 1.25"X 8TPI insert, which would fit the Jet 1642 and the PM, among others.

[Wendell Steele]

Thanks Mr. Keeton. Is it possible to use thread locker on this insert so that it will now back out for those who want to use it in reverse ?

[John Keeton]

The "backing out" is more likely to occur between the insert and spindle. You do not want to use anything there that would "lock" those threads. The chuck will have a set screw that will lock against the insert. The insert should also have a set screw that will lock down on the spindle. I sand in reverse without the set screw, but not aggressively and I wouldn't turn without it.

[Wendell Steele]

Oh okay, I was thinking the inserts were coming loose from the chuck. I believe I found the correct insert. http://www.amazon.com/NOVA-IDNS-1-In...ords=Nova+idns

Thank you for your help.

[Dan Case LR]

Oh okay, I was thinking the inserts were coming loose from the chuck. I believe I found the correct insert. http://www.amazon.com/NOVA-IDNS-1-In...ords=Nova+idns

Thank you for your help.

That's the right insert, but it doesn't have the necessary setscrew to lock it to the spindle. I fixed that by drilling and tapping it for a setscrew. I'll post a photo when I get into the shop later today.

D.

[Dan Case LR]

Here's a picture of one of my G3 chucks with the same insert. I drilled and tapped for a pair of 1/4-20 set screws, but in retrospect one will do the job.

Enjoy!

D.image.jpg

[John Keeton]

Wendall, just make sure on any set screw that presses against threads that you use a fiber insert or a lead shot. Hopefully, both will bear against the unthreaded portion.

[Michael Mills]

Here is the 1X8 (Insert X rather than Insert D) that already has the set screw.
http://www.amazon.com/Insert-SETSCRE...=Nova+insert+x

The product data says..This insert has a set screw to lock the insert to your lathe spindle for reverse turning. VERY IMPORTANT: This is only to be used on lathes with a register behind the spindle to lock the set screw to. Do not use on a lathe which will require you to lock the set screw to the threads - it will cause the chuck to wobble.
In the one picture I found it appears the 46-460 has a flat (unthreaded) area at the headstock. Maybe someone can verify that has a 46-460. Since Nova makes the G3-D chuck for Delta the X insert should fit.