Buy PSI Woodworking CSC500K Barracuda Micro Key Lathe Chuck SystemPSI Woodworking CSC500K Barracuda Micro Key Lathe Chuck System Product Description:
- Weighs only 1.2 pounds with a 2-1/8-inch outside diameter
- Includes step jaws, round jaws, and pin jaws
- Mounts to 3/4-inch-by-16 tpi & also adapts to 1-inch-by-8 tpi
- Holds workpiece from 5/8-to-2-inch inside hole diameter
- Holds dowell from 1/4-inch up to 1-1/2-inch outside diameter
Product Description
Here is a full-featured and complete 4-jaw chuck system in a small package. It is ideal for cup projects, miniatures and small spindle work. Uses a single lever tightening key. Fits Mini, Midi, and Micro LathesWeighs only 1.2 pounds with a 2-1/8-inch outside diameterIncludes step jaws, round jaws, and pin jawsMounts to 3/4-inch-by-16 tpi & also adapts to 1-inch-by-8 tpiHolds workpiece from 5/8-to-2-inch inside hole diameterHolds dowell from 1/4-inch up to 1-1/2-inch outside diameter
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Nice but....REVISED
By R. Hoblitzell
I bought this because I wanted a small dia chuck that wouldn't mangle my fingers when working close to the headstock. I make small boxes, Xmas icecicles, etc. It does a fine job except the pin jaws mount with only one screw and there is a small amount of play in the mounting guides. This makes for a slightly out of round (less than 1/32) turning. Please note- I hold the piece by around 1/4" spigot. If I used something longer (1/2-3/4) it would probably stabilize itself.Overall it is a nice chuck for small detail work. I'd buy it again.2/25/12.. I DID buy a second chuck. This has turned out to be my go to chuck when I want a small lightweight chuck to handle the items I turn. I wouldn't recommend it for 6+ inch bowls or for rough turning really out of ballance logs, but if you make boxes, finials, ornaments, pens, bud vases and stuff like that you'll be very happy with this chuck. And the price is right!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.A Must for Minilathes
By J. Z. Kartchner
I have two Nova Mercury minilathes and have been hesitant to use chucks weighing three pounds and more on them, but the 2 1/8 inch, 1 pound PSI Barracuda Microchuck meets my needs perfectly. The chuck is well-balanced and all the sets of jaws fit perfectly. I have used all three sets and am hard-pressed to find adequate expression for my satisfaction. This little fellow is an absolute gem. I do not plan to use it for large projects. I use the #2 jaws to grip 1X1 pieces up to 5 inches long when I make finials. The pin jaws are ideal for inside grip on small face turnings, and the step jaws are great for gripping small tenons. If you plan on larger work don't buy this chuck, but for miniwork on a minilathe there is nothing better on the market. I just ordered another because I hate to have to change jaws, but at this price I can afford two of them (maybe even three).
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.Great purchase
By Polman1
This item was exactly what I expected it to be. It works great and there were absolutely no problems with the item or the transaction.
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