the specs are bleak does it have a 3 jaw chuck like the picture? and a live center? also is a 4 jaw chuck available for this item?
1802634
The specs ARE bleak! Yes, it comes with a 3 jaw chuck as in the picture and a live center. A 4 jaw chuck is available. Oddly it comes with NO cutting tools -- but other than that, everything is there. In fact, there are so many of these machines in the U.S. market now and all of them made in the same factory in Shanghai, that there is virtually NO accessory that would make any sense that you can't buy. Search for 'little machine shop' -- you'll find a company that carries virtually all of it. I'm trying to think of a sensible small lathe accessory that you couldn't find for these machines -- I REALLY don't know what it would be. You can get steady and carriage rests, larger chucks, faceplate and dogs, collets, I have heard of a toolpost grinder but haven't seen that, various sorts of tool posts, an adapter to use it as a milling machine, metal gears to replace the plastic ones, metal knobs (same deal) ... You get the picture.
2176260
It does not, I purchased a PSI Barracuda chuck set and like it a lot, I also purchased a 1/2 inch drill chuck. It does come with a spur center and live center.
1118487
As stated by MLEC, the blade does have a round in the center for the shaft. That is just, one, bad photo. I have ordered many from Amazon. The other holes at both ends are just wear indicators. The newer hardened blades are the bomb.
1227859
well what I've learned is that there isn't really a cheap option for chucks. it also depends on what your going to be turning. but anyway, I use Nova chucks and those are really the only ones that work with this machine. the NOVA 8302 infinity accessory jaw and NOVA 6019 35mm bowl chuck are what I have.
2098071
I believe it has a gear drive. My father has this one and has been very happy with it. Most of these saws are built the same, it is mostly about the quality of the parts and the features. The sliding part is the most important part to me and it works well.
231993
The chuck is a taper fit and requires some patience to get it seated properly. It has "JT33" stamped into the side of it. Hope that helps answer your question. Although I have only used it for "light" work (I build replica black powder pistols), it is a great little unit-no complaints. Pat Gorman
334473
It is amazing! The battery is long lasting and has plenty of oomph. To answer the question, it has no chuck and uses the commonly available hex drives and drills. I think the size is 1/4 inch, but is the usual ones easily found.
2010614
It's big - at least a half an inch. I'd have to check the manual to be sure. Isn't the chuck size mentioned in the "Specifications" tab on the the website?
548628
It is a number one taper and there is no reason that you can't use a three jaw chuck. I use mine for pen making only and a larger lathe for bowl and other larger turnings.
1124252
this model has medium teeth, it is not as good on green or dry wood as a large tooth or small tooth saw would be, however it is more than acceptable on both.... its kind of a middle of the road do it all saw
633834
I have one on my shop press and it works fine. It is not a bad chuck. I dont have run out measurments.
610400
I do not know the technical term for it but it is a quick chuck for drills. It is used so it is like an impact driver, where you can change the bits quickly.
548629
I actually bought a barracuda 4 jaw chuck that fit right in the drive end. It is a morse #1. I use it for pen turning and it is a great mini lathe very solid casting with little vibration a little run out but for the money a very solid tool. Good luck.
178571
Depending on the Drive style (spur/chuck) and type of live center, recommended is 18" I find with low profile ends I can get just over 19" but it is very tight getting the piece in between points. I would recommend not going past the 18" mark for anything.. Thinking Safety..
946609
It appears to only hold the tools made for it as it lacks the traditional 3-jaw chuck normally used with drills.
589230
No , its just 1/2 chuck instead of 3/8 but not for hammer drill , choose hammer drill feature if you intended to use for hammer drill.
1810341
Yes it does. It has an amazing chuck. You can tighten it with one hand. It isn't like the ones where you need two hands to do it and it never gets tight enough. It is really a great chuck.