Not sure why, but both of my nova chucks have wobble and run out. The G3 that I bought with the nova comet I had, and the supernova 2 that I just got to go with my laguna 18/36. After suspecting the problem, I compared the spindle itself, the spindle with the factory faceplates and both chucks and there is a tremendous amount of run out in the novas and none perceptible in just the spindle or factory faceplate. I'm honestly not sure why I didn't notice it sooner but I've just been blaming the wood itself. I'm thinking it could be a result of poor quality control, poor machining tolerances, or maybe poor fitting adapters. Not sure. Long story short, I just boxed up and returned the supernova 2 to amazon and want to order a different brand to try.
I've been looking at the Vicmarc 120, the Hurriance 125 and the bulldog 575. I think I ruled out the oneway stronghold just because its not sealed on the back, but maybe I shouldn't have. So, given my complaint about the nova and what I'm possibly attributing to either poor machining or quality control (maybe the made in china maters, or maybe not, don't know) is the Vicmarc the clear winner here or are the copies just as good? The taper lock adapter approach like the hurricane looks like it might give a truer turning chuck, but maybe not.
I've read a million threads, watched as many videos as I can find and I'm thinking the hurricane 125 looks like a winner, but as I'm sure it's made in china too I'm skeptical. Is it as good as the vicmarc or based on my concerns should I only be looking at the vicmarc/oneway type brands? Thanks.