Thanks Mike for a very informative video! I've been turning about a year now (mostly during the winter months) and so far I've turned pens, bottle stoppers and light pulls (great way to learn the tools!). I want to make a lamp but have been afraid of it because I didn't know how to really chuck the blank. This has made it much easier for me to understand. Thank you from the bottom of my heart - Sharon
Thanks Mike... I'll be sure to watch for that as I get things set up again! Good plain sense that I had never contemplated before! Thanks for sharing Larry
+The Tiny Trailer Workshop glad you found it of some use Larry, hopefully won't be too long before your up and running again. Take care my friend. Mike
I backed out the "jaw carriers" all the way , cleaned the track inside & re-installed the carriers. I still occasionally find the key sticks when adjusting the jaws, but then frees up.. Chuck has worked fine for me for over 10 years.. Enjoy your videos. Jim
Very informative video Mike. I wish my chucks were half as clean as yours. I did your trick of resetting my jaws and it made a huge difference. Take care my friend and do a kindness Mark
+MARK Baid Thanks Mark, I find that if you clean them out every now and then, it helps with their performance and accuracy......but you know me....just an old fart! ;) Take care my friend Mike
Excellent information, Mike. You've inspired me to take a look at my chucks and give them a good cleaning; something that I have not done for quite awhile. Of course, that means I have to get off my butt and actually go and do it. Rats!!! Thanks for sharing the information, Mike!Take care, .....Gord
+Mike Waldt Well, my shiny new trinket arrived today and in honor of your video I actually took time to give the manual a once-over. It humored me that one of your recent comments was that you couldn't recall where you had heard this information, yet you have eloquently demonstrated item #4 atop page 13 of the Teknatool chuck accessory jaw manual. An old friend used to carry a notepad in his hip pocket, he would occasionally point it out and say "this, is for remembering". He would then point at his head and say "and this is for thinking". I suspect you are of the thinking variety as well :) keep up the great work!!! - Bill
Jason this is so helpful, I bought Powermatic 3520 6 months ago, trying to accessorize it right the first time, Love your video's! Never realized the cost required for everything after you buy the lathe, LOL
+Dave Storr A pleasure Dave, it is effective, just wish I could remember where I heard it......long time ago now....and the memory isn't what it used to be ;) Take care Mike
Never in a million years would I have thought to attach my jaws in that manner. I have always noticed that no matter how true I have something turned between centers, as soon as I put it on the chuck, 9 times out of 10 I have to true it up again. Next time I hit the lathe, I'm going to try that. What a great tip! Thanks, and happy turning!!
Well explained process Mike. Having worked in vehicle crash repair all my life, it's a 'given' that you never tighten every fastener up until you have the alignment correct. But for those who aren't used to doing this process it isn't always the most obvious thing to check. Thanks again for sharing ......... Geof Harris
That's a great tip on closing the jaws before setting them. My chucks are running well but maybe I can make them even better now. Best Wishes, Brendan.
Mike, thanks very much for the great information. I was wondering why my jaws weren't running true. Now I know. I am off to fix the problem immediately. I am sure this will make a big difference. This will also save me from adding money to the swear jar. Cheers Mate.
Thank you Mike for these great tips. Sometimes if I let my chuck maintenance drift too far I suspend it over a container and using a paint brush I wash it down with white spirits leaving it overnight. However, some chucks are greased behind the back plate so If you adopt this somewhat harsh treatment it's good to check that all of the grease hasn't been dissolved. If it has an application of light grease will resolve the problem. Many thanks, Alan.
+Alan Simpson Thanks for watching Alan, and for adding another great tip worth considering. It's always good to gather as much information as you can, so then you can make an informed decision about a possible solution - sorry that was a tad long winded wasn't it :) Take care matey Mike PS - I really think you are better looking than Carl's vision of you....lol ;)
Thanks Mike.Very useful information. I have been doing that every time I put a set of jaws.......he says as his nose grows another inch. I have to re mount the jaws in the chicks. Never even thought of this simple method. Thank you so much for sharing Mike.
Thanks for a useful bit of info that isn't in my manual, I'll be swapping out jaws properly from now on! Why would anyone give this video a "thumbs-down"? It doesn't take all kinds to make a world, we just happen to have all kinds :)
this is good information never have thought of this i have a problem with this on my chucks i just lay it up balance of the wood and machining of the chuck now i know what i can do about this aggravation thanks Mike
Mike, great tips as always! Thanks for filming! Now, as I'm hard of hearing, I turned on the closed captioning. You really need to watch what the translation thinks you are saying for a good laugh!
My Nova chuck came with instructions on aligning the jaws and I always set them up that way...no problems. I will however be looking for some dry lubricant as you suggest. Thanks for the info Mike.
Thanks again Mike for an excellent video! I, like you, prefer an exceptionally clean set of jaws and chuck unit. Never had a problem (knock on wood!!! ;>)...so far, but believe a little maintenance and cleanliness will help prevent that! Again, thanks for all you do and safe turning to you and yours ALWAYS!
Okay starting to think your UA-cam channel has magic powers, I was just asking on Facebook if I might have made a mistake setting up my new chuck. After looking at this video of yours I need to go back and do as you have shown. Once again thanks for your videos.
great video Mike as usual! what I find with my nova is if one of the grub screws rattles loose by the smallest amount it throws the jaw out and won't run true.
Good subject to bring up Mike. Would like to add a little more for those newbies out there. Before you remove the jaws in you're chuck, make sure they have numbers stamped on them and the chuck. I bought a Nova chuck many years ago and it was not stamped. luckily I noticed it right away, because it takes a lot of fiddling around to get them back right. also bought a 8" chuck from across the pond for my metal lathe and it also had no numbers stamped. Take care
+Dennis Hughes Hi Dennis, thanks for the tip, I honestly just assumed that the numbers were stamped on, you learn something every day ;) Take care Mike
Hi Mike !! Great tip with the chuck set up. I know you always welcome constructive criticism, so I would just like to point out that your toothbrush looked a little dirty ( very dissapointing ) I have a second toothbrush which I use with soap and water to keep my first toothbrush clean. I will check out the next video to check progress. All the best !!...............Andy.
+Andy Paramore Lol Andy.....lucky I dish out loads of sarcasm, as a result I have to take it too ;). I will take your advice on board, and mention it in my next video....lol. Take care mate Mike
Well you have done it now,! so many years turning steel and I took for granite that the wood jaws would have positive alignment like the steel chucks ... well done tho I never would have dreamed they would not self align thanks again
+dennis buckner Lol Dennis, I am regularly proving to myself that your never too old to learn something....and I'm getting really old now ;) Take care Mike
Thank you sir for your excellent videos. I have a Strong Hold chuck that uses flat head screws to mount the jaws. Could I use your method of setting jaws or the flat head screws do not allow me to do so?
Thanks Mike. My Sorby chuck has started running untrue after lathe motor change. At first I had incorrect vfd settings and got bad stuttering which apparently did something to the chuck. Time to take the chuck off, clean up and reinstall.
Mike, great job. I have accomplished all that you have suggested, and it has helped considerably. I recently turned a bowl about 10 inches in diameter and as long as I had the live center in place it worked beautifully, but when I removed it, I had almost an eighth of an inch of wobble and it won't turn true unless it is in place. I am wondering if perhaps it is more of a ball bering problem than a problem with the chuck. Any thoughts?
+Woodturning - My Way Hi, I'm glad this procedure helped a little. I would also check how well your live centre lines up with you headstock centre, as often this causes a wobble issue when remounting. let me know how you get on. Take care Mike
+Ivan Holberg Jørgensen Thanks Ivan, you're right, but this video was specifically about the chuck and jaws....maybe the subject of another video in the future. take care Mike
What,s the name of the lubricant , great video, i ll tried to take a picture of it , but failed , waiting on the delivery of my new lathe axminster 350 , exited as kid , im a metal turner you see, so im new to this, agree with you on the w40, i orded some easy wood tools as a starter, hopefull that i ve make the right desision, would probably buy some bowl and spindel gauges later on, the scew chisel are a bit frightening to me , realy enjoy this video , so much to learn John
Hi Mike - thanks for this really useful lesson on chuck maintenance. I wonder if you might have any ideas regarding an issue I've got with my (Record Power SC4) chuck which is that as I tighten the chuck onto the workpiece the jaw sliders 'stick' at a couple of points during rotation. This is a new problem with a chuck which I've had for a couple of months and which hasn't been abused (overtightened, dropped, etc). Any thoughts, from yourself or any of my fellow subscribers, would be much appreciated.
Hi Mike, my first thought would be "muck" on the scroll mechanism, remove the jaws and carriers and use a toothbrush or similar to clean as you turn with th key. Some tool cleaner on the scroll helps too. Let me know if things improve. Cheers Mike
mike I noticed this is an axminister chuck,,is this the chuck you prefer or do you have others,,i have a jet 1642 lathe and am using the infinity chuck but I have been thinking about up grading to the nova titan,,,it seems more beefy like the vic mark and does have a lot of different jaws you can get for it,,,what do you think about the novas chucks,,
+gmanlipripper Hi, I only just ralised that WD40 actually do a PTFE Dry Lube. If you google it I'm sure there will be a supplier near you, or on line in the States. Hope this helps. Cheers Mike
Excellent stuff Mike. I didn't know about the dry lubricant but I will get that sorted out PDQ. As an aside, you don't do the 'Shake and Vac' do you? :)
An informative video Mike. What brand and model chuck were you using for this video? I am looking to buy a new chuck and it’s been years since I bought my current chuck so I am just starting to research them. Also, does only that manufacturers jaws fit that chuck? Thanks Mike. Ron
hey mike finally got a lathe and turning now and its awesome was just curious about the tool you used to make the tennon, is that a square scraper parting tool? just needed the name of it cause its a must buy seen you use it alot in your videos and looks very useful
Sometimes when the chuck is taken all apart the guides which the chuck jaws are screwed to, (If the jaws are taken loose from the guides and the guides removed,) can be mixed up. This is easily fixed by placing the guides beside one another upside down with the thread side up. If you notice each tip they are a different size. Simply take the shortest tip and place it into the one position, and the next longest in the two position and so on. While following Mike's instructions to mount them back in the chuck. I thought this would be helpful because it happened to me.
I learn something every time I watch. Setup for the jaws was a great catch!
Thanks Mike for a very informative video! I've been turning about a year now (mostly during the winter months) and so far I've turned pens, bottle stoppers and light pulls (great way to learn the tools!). I want to make a lamp but have been afraid of it because I didn't know how to really chuck the blank. This has made it much easier for me to understand. Thank you from the bottom of my heart - Sharon
Hi Sharon, I am really very happy to have been some help to you, good luck with the lamp.
Take care
Mike
Thanks for the tip about the chuck jaws, I did mine and it worked a treat, absolutely brilliant, thank you.
Charles
+Charles Waterman
Glad it worked for you Charles.
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike. Great advice, I've been struggling with my jaw's and your advice has helped a lot. Thanks, Malc
+Malcolm Billing
Glad to be of service Malcolm, thanks for watching.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike...
I'll be sure to watch for that as I get things set up again! Good plain sense that I had never contemplated before!
Thanks for sharing
Larry
+The Tiny Trailer Workshop
glad you found it of some use Larry, hopefully won't be too long before your up and running again.
Take care my friend.
Mike
I backed out the "jaw carriers" all the way , cleaned the track inside & re-installed the carriers. I still occasionally find the key sticks when adjusting the jaws, but then frees up.. Chuck has worked fine for me for over 10 years.. Enjoy your videos.
Jim
Thanks for watching Jim, your support is very much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Very informative video Mike. I wish my chucks were half as clean as yours. I did your trick of resetting my jaws and it made a huge difference.
Take care my friend and do a kindness
Mark
+MARK Baid
Thanks Mark, I find that if you clean them out every now and then, it helps with their performance and accuracy......but you know me....just an old fart! ;)
Take care my friend
Mike
great info Mike, thanks for all your videos ! They have taken my turning to new levels !
+david alden
Thanks David, I really appreciate it my friend.
Take care
Mike
Excellent information, Mike. You've inspired me to take a look at my chucks and give them a good cleaning; something that I have not done for quite awhile. Of course, that means I have to get off my butt and actually go and do it. Rats!!!
Thanks for sharing the information, Mike!Take care,
.....Gord
+Gord Rock
Lol Gord, it is worth the effort mate, believe me ;)
Cheers
Mike
Great explanation, Mike. I'm sure this will help a number of us out.
+Dale Baldwin
Thanks Dale, I hope it solves the problem for a few.
Cheers
Mike
Excellent advice Mike, thanks! Excited to be ordering a new chuck soon and will absolutely keep this in mind for setup.
+Bill Kibby
Thanks Bill, enjoy your new chuck :)
Take care
Mike
+Mike Waldt Well, my shiny new trinket arrived today and in honor of your video I actually took time to give the manual a once-over. It humored me that one of your recent comments was that you couldn't recall where you had heard this information, yet you have eloquently demonstrated item #4 atop page 13 of the Teknatool chuck accessory jaw manual. An old friend used to carry a notepad in his hip pocket, he would occasionally point it out and say "this, is for remembering". He would then point at his head and say "and this is for thinking". I suspect you are of the thinking variety as well :) keep up the great work!!!
- Bill
this is very timely Mike, been having problems with my chuck, seems I have been doing it wrong from the start, thanks mate your a gent.
+brian taylor
Hope it solves the problem Brian, let me know mate.
Cheers
Mike
Excellent advice Mike, I'll be adding that to my checklist when I change chuck jaws.
+rgoodleaf
Thank you, I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results.
Take care
Mike
Jason this is so helpful, I bought Powermatic 3520 6 months ago, trying to accessorize it right the first time, Love your video's! Never realized the cost required for everything after you buy the lathe, LOL
I don't know who Jason is, but I'll thank you for watching on his behalf :)
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Mike! As a newbie trying to find a decent chuck for a beginner, this was very informative!
Glad the video was helpful Hotrod.
Thanks for the video ( how many times have I said that now!!). You brought up a useful tip on setup and I will check mine.
Thanks
James
You could never say it enough James ... lol !! Especially now that I've actually had the pleasure of meeting you :)
Take care mate
Mike
good video Mike,liked the tip about the chuck jaws lining up,
cheers Colin.
+Colin Chalmers
Thanks Colin, glad you found it of some use.
Cheers
Mike
Thank you Mike. Information that I hadn't heard anywhere else.
+Jim Holladay
Pleasure Jim.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike, I never considered that method of tightening the jaws after putting them on the chuck. Simple and genius, cheers for the tip.
+Dave Storr
A pleasure Dave, it is effective, just wish I could remember where I heard it......long time ago now....and the memory isn't what it used to be ;)
Take care
Mike
Never in a million years would I have thought to attach my jaws in that manner. I have always noticed that no matter how true I have something turned between centers, as soon as I put it on the chuck, 9 times out of 10 I have to true it up again. Next time I hit the lathe, I'm going to try that. What a great tip! Thanks, and happy turning!!
+Bob Ostrowski
Hi Bob, I really hope this solves your remounting "wobble" issue :)
Take care
Mike
Well explained process Mike. Having worked in vehicle crash repair all my life, it's a 'given' that you never tighten every fastener up until you have the alignment correct. But for those who aren't used to doing this process it isn't always the most obvious thing to check. Thanks again for sharing ......... Geof Harris
+geofo60
Thanks Geof, I'm glad you agree with the process, especially since you have had practical experience with the method.
Take care
Mike
Thanks for the demo, Mike. Good stuff.
+Barry's Woodturning
Thanks Barry, glad you found it if some use.
Cheers
Mike
That's a great tip on closing the jaws before setting them. My chucks are running well but maybe I can make them even better now.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
+baconsoda
Thanks Brendan, I hasten to add, that if yours are running well........if it ain't broke don't fix it....springs to mind ;)
Cheers
Mike
+Mike Waldt LOL, yeah, I know but I think we all like to have a wee footer about to see if we can reset things to exactly where they were.
B.
Good lesson Mike, and that is a nice chuck you have there, thank you for sharing!!
+Yuval Lahav Woodturning
Thanks Yuval.
Take care
Mike
Mike, thanks very much for the great information. I was wondering why my jaws weren't running true. Now I know. I am off to fix the problem immediately. I am sure this will make a big difference. This will also save me from adding money to the swear jar. Cheers Mate.
+Jean-Marc Labonte
Lol Jean-Marc, I hope it works for you, I would love to know what you think after you have done it.
Take care
Mike
Great tips, Mike - very useful and thanks very much for this!
Great instructional video of great use, and showed me how to get my Ax chuck squared off. Thanks.
Glad you found the video useful Michael and thanks for watching and commenting.
Great tips, Mike - thanks very much for this!
Dwight
+Dwight Rahl
Pleasure Dwight, hope it's of some use to you.
Take care
Mike
Thank you Mike for these great tips. Sometimes if I let my chuck maintenance drift too far I suspend it over a container and using a paint brush I wash it down with white spirits leaving it overnight. However, some chucks are greased behind the back plate so If you adopt this somewhat harsh treatment it's good to check that all of the grease hasn't been dissolved. If it has an application of light grease will resolve the problem.
Many thanks,
Alan.
+Alan Simpson
Thanks for watching Alan, and for adding another great tip worth considering. It's always good to gather as much information as you can, so then you can make an informed decision about a possible solution - sorry that was a tad long winded wasn't it :)
Take care matey
Mike
PS - I really think you are better looking than Carl's vision of you....lol ;)
+Mike Waldt Tis true Mike...so many women. so little time!.
Very good advice and information Mike, Cheers Harry
+The Little Garden Shed Workshop
Thank you Harry
Cheers
Mike
Useful advice, Mike.
Thanks
James
Thanks James.
Cheers
Mike
Nice information. thanks for doing this. I recently bought a chuck.
+Michael Thomas
Thank you for watching and commenting Michael.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike.Very useful information. I have been doing that every time I put a set of jaws.......he says as his nose grows another inch.
I have to re mount the jaws in the chicks. Never even thought of this simple method. Thank you so much for sharing Mike.
+Martin Boyle
Ha ha Martin, I hope you find it works for you mate.
Take care
Mike
Wow, even your chuck is sparkling clean. You put the rest of us to shame, Mike. Thanks for the info.
+SJWoodworks
Lol.....I'm not even going to make a comment about that Steve ;)
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike for replying to me. I already wrote on your channel to receive all the videos.
My pleasure Alcino
Cheers
Mike
thanks Mike. very useful and well explained
Thanks for a useful bit of info that isn't in my manual, I'll be swapping out jaws properly from now on! Why would anyone give this video a "thumbs-down"? It doesn't take all kinds to make a world, we just happen to have all kinds :)
LOL ... thanks for the supportive words and support, both much appreciated.
Thanks for the great information. Will try this out tomorrow.
+Kevin Hart
my pleasure Kevin, hope it works for you.
Take care
Mike
Never thought about that grub screw thing but will be redoing mine. Thanks Mike! JimE
+Jim E
Glad to have been a little help Jim. Thanks for watching.
Take care
Mike
Great info Mike as always Happy New Year
Regards
Steve UK London
Hi Steve glad you found the video of interest. Happy New Year to you and yours as well my friend. Cheers. Mike
Thanks Mike, I've just unboxed my new chuck and was honestly a bit clueless as to how to handle it...just need the lathe to arrive now :-)
Glad to be of service Lucy :)
Cheers
Mike
this is good information never have thought of this i have a problem with this on my chucks i just lay it up balance of the wood and machining of the chuck now i know what i can do about this aggravation thanks Mike
+Tom Palmer
Thanks Tom, glad you may have found a solution to your problem.
Take care
Mike
Mike, great tips as always! Thanks for filming!
Now, as I'm hard of hearing, I turned on the closed captioning. You really need to watch what the translation thinks you are saying for a good laugh!
+Joel L
Thanks Joel, I have seen the "mess" that closed captioning does, but as you say, it can be hilarious!
Take care mate
Mike
Very nice tips Mike I'll be sure to check mine...Take care
+Al Furtado (Wood Turning)
Thanks for watching Al.
Take care
Mike
Nice informative video Mike thanks Mate!
+Erik Anderson
Thank you Erik
Take care
Mike
My Nova chuck came with instructions on aligning the jaws and I always set them up that way...no problems. I will however be looking for some dry lubricant as you suggest. Thanks for the info Mike.
+Gil Grace
Thanks for watching Gil, good advice from Nova....more manufacturers should follow their example.
Cheers
Mike
Great tip Mike - off to check all my jaws now - cheers for the info.
+Mike Goodwin
Thanks Mike, my pleasure mate, hope it works for you.
Cheers
Mike
I have missed that video, it's almost as old as I am lol
Some good tips.
Thanks
James
Lol ... can't be ....surely ;)
Mike Waldt lol
Thanks again Mike for an excellent video! I, like you, prefer an exceptionally clean set of jaws and chuck unit. Never had a problem (knock on wood!!! ;>)...so far, but believe a little maintenance and cleanliness will help prevent that! Again, thanks for all you do and safe turning to you and yours ALWAYS!
Thank you, and I'm pleased to hear I'm not the only one that tries to keep things clean ... lol.
I have been putting my jaws on incorrectly for years! Thank you Mike!
+Alan Erickson
Glad you found the video useful Alan.
Take care
Mike
Okay starting to think your UA-cam channel has magic powers, I was just asking on Facebook if I might have made a mistake setting up my new chuck. After looking at this video of yours I need to go back and do as you have shown. Once again thanks for your videos.
LOL ... my pleasure Sir, glad you found the video useful.
Cheers
Mike
great video Mike as usual! what I find with my nova is if one of the grub screws rattles loose by the smallest amount it throws the jaw out and won't run true.
+James Earp
Thanks James, that's why I periodically check that the grub screws are nice and snug.
Take care
Mike
Thank you Mike, just going to check out all my chucks.
It is worth the effort Robert, I assure you mate.
Thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
Thanks for sharing as always Great video very informative
+Jerry Puckett
Pleasure Jerry, and thank you for watching.
Take care
Mike
Great tips Mike! Thanks!
+Steve Brown
Glad you found them of some use Steve.
Take care
Mike
Straightforward demonstration that solved my issues. Da Iawn
Glad you found the video of some use, and thanks for watching.
Cheers
Mike
Great vid Mike. Thank you much!
Thanks Michael glad you liked it.
Absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers
Mike
Very good advice Mike !Cheers for now mate, Bram.
+Brams shed
Thanks Bram, appreciate it mate.
Take care
Mike
Another good video and advice. Thanks.
+Tom Carrell
Thanks Tom
Cheers
Mike
Informative.Thank you Mike.
+Jack Maravola
My pleasure Jack, thanks for watching.
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike you have helped me a lot thank you. Desmond
+Desmond Shore
Hi Desmond, hope all is well with you. Glad to be of some little service mate.
Take care
Mike
Well videoed and well presented.
Thank you Colin
Cheers
Mike
Genius, but simple. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Clear and concisive, thanks.
My pleasure and thanks for watching Aldo.
Thanks for that very informative video.
+Kevin Mc
Glad you found it of interest Kevin.
Cheers
Mike
Great advice
Thank you
Regards
Steve UK London
Thanks Steve. Stay safe mate.
Aaaahhhhh!!! I was waiting to see how you changed to the chuck.
Lol ... thanks for watching.
Cheers
Mike
Good subject to bring up Mike. Would like to add a little more for those newbies out there. Before you remove the jaws in you're chuck, make sure they have numbers stamped on them and the chuck. I bought a Nova chuck many years ago and it was not stamped. luckily I noticed it right away, because it takes a lot of fiddling around to get them back right. also bought a 8" chuck from across the pond for my metal lathe and it also had no numbers stamped. Take care
+Dennis Hughes
Hi Dennis, thanks for the tip, I honestly just assumed that the numbers were stamped on, you learn something every day ;)
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike !!
Great tip with the chuck set up.
I know you always welcome constructive criticism,
so I would just like to point out that your toothbrush looked a little dirty ( very dissapointing )
I have a second toothbrush which I use with soap and water to keep my first toothbrush clean.
I will check out the next video to check progress.
All the best !!...............Andy.
+Andy Paramore
Lol Andy.....lucky I dish out loads of sarcasm, as a result I have to take it too ;). I will take your advice on board, and mention it in my next video....lol.
Take care mate
Mike
Great help. Many thanks!
Glad you found the video of interest Barry.
Just watched this video & I will see if I can apply your tips to my Oneway Talon chuck. The jaws attach in a totally different manor.
Hi Jim, let me know if you can use this method or not, I would be very interested to know.
Thanks for watching.
Cheers
Mike
Well you have done it now,! so many years turning steel and I took for granite that the wood jaws would have positive alignment like the steel chucks ... well done tho I never would have dreamed they would not self align thanks again
+dennis buckner
Lol Dennis, I am regularly proving to myself that your never too old to learn something....and I'm getting really old now ;)
Take care
Mike
aw that's like those folks that say there are old souls what does that mean there slow learners?LOL...hahahhhahha
+dennis buckner
Lol ;)
Very helpful, especially for a beginner.
Gladyou found the video of some use Ellis.
Thank you sir for your excellent videos. I have a Strong Hold chuck that uses flat head screws to mount the jaws. Could I use your method of setting jaws or the flat head screws do not allow me to do so?
+sam karimzad
Thanks Sam, I don't think the screw type would impact on this method being used successfully. let me know how you get on.
Cheers
Mike
Very interesting Mike thank you
+Stewart Mills
Glad you found it so Stewart.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike. My Sorby chuck has started running untrue after lathe motor change. At first I had incorrect vfd settings and got bad stuttering which apparently did something to the chuck. Time to take the chuck off, clean up and reinstall.
Hopefully that worked Samu.
Mike, great job. I have accomplished all that you have suggested, and it has helped considerably. I recently turned a bowl about 10 inches in diameter and as long as I had the live center in place it worked beautifully, but when I removed it, I had almost an eighth of an inch of wobble and it won't turn true unless it is in place. I am wondering if perhaps it is more of a ball bering problem than a problem with the chuck. Any thoughts?
+Woodturning - My Way
Hi, I'm glad this procedure helped a little. I would also check how well your live centre lines up with you headstock centre, as often this causes a wobble issue when remounting. let me know how you get on.
Take care
Mike
Very helpful!!! Thank you for sharing. :D
Glad you found the video of some use, thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
great advice thank you very much this really helped
Thanks for watching Paul.
Cheers
Mike
Great tip. Thanks.
+Pablo Gazmuri
Thanks for watching Pablo
Cheers
Mike
Very Good advise Thanks
+Charles “Tim” Reicks
Thanks Chales
Take care
Mike
Good informations 👍
Thank you
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike
Great video ,but do not forget the morse taper
Regards Ivan
+Ivan Holberg Jørgensen
Thanks Ivan, you're right, but this video was specifically about the chuck and jaws....maybe the subject of another video in the future.
take care
Mike
thanks for the good advice ! will chek tommorow
+Alex Van Gasse
Pleasure Alex, thanks for watching.
Cheers
Mike
+Mike Waldt you were right mike. will check regularly from now on
What,s the name of the lubricant , great video, i ll tried to take a picture of it , but failed , waiting on the delivery of my new lathe axminster 350 , exited as kid , im a metal turner you see, so im new to this, agree with you on the w40, i orded some easy wood tools as a starter, hopefull that i ve make the right desision, would probably buy some bowl and spindel gauges later on, the scew chisel are a bit frightening to me , realy enjoy this video , so much to learn
John
Hi John, the one I used is Axcaliber from Axminster Tools herebin the UK, but any PTFE Dry Lubricant spray will be fine.
Hi Mike - thanks for this really useful lesson on chuck maintenance. I wonder if you might have any ideas regarding an issue I've got with my (Record Power SC4) chuck which is that as I tighten the chuck onto the workpiece the jaw sliders 'stick' at a couple of points during rotation. This is a new problem with a chuck which I've had for a couple of months and which hasn't been abused (overtightened, dropped, etc). Any thoughts, from yourself or any of my fellow subscribers, would be much appreciated.
Hi Mike, my first thought would be "muck" on the scroll mechanism, remove the jaws and carriers and use a toothbrush or similar to clean as you turn with th key. Some tool cleaner on the scroll helps too.
Let me know if things improve.
Cheers
Mike
My jaws were slihgtly off, thnx to you they R perfectly fine
Good to hear 🙂. Stay safe.
Thanks Mike-a useful reminder. I will go away and check my jaws for concentricity,
+Paul Haggett
Pleasure Paul, it does make a difference.
Take care
Mike
mike I noticed this is an axminister chuck,,is this the chuck you prefer or do you have others,,i have a jet 1642 lathe and am using the infinity chuck but I have been thinking about up grading to the nova titan,,,it seems more beefy like the vic mark and does have a lot of different jaws you can get for it,,,what do you think about the novas chucks,,
+jeff oldham
Hi Jeff...I have only used Axminster chucks so really cannot comment on other makes. Sorry I can't be of more help.
Cheers
Mike
great tip like you said not much has to be done to them....keep trash out and lube them and they will last a long time....thanks for sharing
+Robert Evans
Thank Robert, I'm glad you concur mate :)
Take care
Mike
great tips I'm over in the states wondering if you know an equivalent to the axcaliber dry lubricant I can get over here. thanks and be safe
thanks
+gmanlipripper
Hi, I only just ralised that WD40 actually do a PTFE Dry Lube. If you google it I'm sure there will be a supplier near you, or on line in the States. Hope this helps.
Cheers
Mike
yup thanks
Good man Mike !! Guess what I'm doing tomorrow ;-) ...... Cheers mate, Steve.
+Templeboy Turnings
Lol......turning cds or pencils ;)
Take care matey
Mike
Excellent stuff Mike. I didn't know about the dry lubricant but I will get that sorted out PDQ. As an aside, you don't do the 'Shake and Vac' do you? :)
+Ian Maude
Thanks Ian......I used to do the "Shake n Vac" until my back started playing up, so now I just do the "Vac" part ;)
Cheers mate
Mike
An informative video Mike. What brand and model chuck were you using for this video? I am looking to buy a new chuck and it’s been years since I bought my current chuck so I am just starting to research them. Also, does only that manufacturers jaws fit that chuck? Thanks Mike.
Ron
They are all from Axminster tools, and in general the jaws are manufacturer tied.
Take care
Mike
hey mike finally got a lathe and turning now and its awesome was just curious about the tool you used to make the tennon, is that a square scraper parting tool? just needed the name of it cause its a must buy seen you use it alot in your videos and looks very useful
Great news Greg :)
It is a Parting Tool mate, a very useful tool to have in the armoury.
Take care
Mike
hey mike got another question, i have a full sized lathe 12’x33’ is it safe to use a midi chuck on it?
Hi Greg, in my opinion the size of chuck that you use is determined by the size of the project, not the size of the lathe.
Hope this helps
Cheers
Mike
Sometimes when the chuck is taken all apart the guides which the chuck jaws are screwed to, (If the jaws are taken loose from the guides and the guides removed,) can be mixed up. This is easily fixed by placing the guides beside one another upside down with the thread side up. If you notice each tip they are a different size. Simply take the shortest tip and place it into the one position, and the next longest in the two position and so on. While following Mike's instructions to mount them back in the chuck. I thought this would be helpful because it happened to me.
Hi Jess and thank you for you great tip very much appreciated.
Thank you.
Pleasure, and thank you for watching.
That very good information, just helps get the old brain going again.Dale T
+Dale T Prescott
Thanks Dale, glad you found it useful.
Take care
Mike