I have a Jet 1642 EVS lathe and enjoy turning just about anything on it. My more recent interest is in larger pieces, specifically hollow forms, diameters up to 6-10 inches and varying length (maybe 10-14 inches). My go-to chuck has been a Oneway Talon but I am thinking about getting a more robust chuck for hollowing. Several questions to you out there with experience using a similar size lathe for similar turning:
- Is the Talon good enough? I have heard that the recommended tenon should be 40% or so of the diameter of the piece and the Talon doesn't get me there.
- If not the Talon, what would be a step 'bigger'? The Oneway Stronghold is massive. Overkill for my lathe? It is heavy and the jaws would not be interchangeable with my Talon jaws.
- Is there a Nova chuck that would be a good fit? Is the dovetailed tenon a stronger hold compared to the straight tenon used with the Oneway chucks?
- Is it a pain to go between Oneway and Nova? Again, all different jaws, chuck key, etc. . . .
- What jaws are best for this application? I'm not sure I want to invest in the full suite of jaws immediately.
Interested in your thoughts.