My morse taper doesn’t have a threaded hole either. Are there any you can buy to mount the drill chuck to that already have a threaded hole on the back?
That was great thanks. I'll be sure to paint the knob on the draw bar green : ) I do have a suggestion, which is instead of mounting the small parts (in your jacobs chuck) on a piece of all thread, use a bolt with the head cut off. The smooth shank is kinder to the chuck and avoids runout and galling in the long term.
Why make when you can buy? The person that asks that doesn’t know the feeling a hand made tool feels in your hand...even if it is poorer quality. That is certainly not the case here. Good work Jimmie!
Very useful thankyou as I am a new turner learning to turn small things. You seem to have a great pride in your tools and treat them well, so there is one thing i do not get. Why use a threaded rod as an arbor in your Jacobs chuck (1 minute into video)? The threads definitely damage the jaws over time. A bolt with the head cut off would be more kind to your chuck.
Agree fully on the make vs. buy decision! I probably would have used larger all-thread - either 1/4-20 or 3/8-16 - just to avoid the risk that it might bend over time. Also, I have had very bad luck threading holes using small numbered taps and working with a larger rod means working with larger taps that are less likely to break. And as to the color - perhaps a bright chartreuse would stand out better?
Nice video. I have to make one as I use the drill chuck in the headstock for turning handles.
My morse taper doesn’t have a threaded hole either. Are there any you can buy to mount the drill chuck to that already have a threaded hole on the back?
Excellent video Jimmie .. like you I have been meaning to do this for my jacobs chuck ... now I have no excuses!.
Cheers
Mike
Mike Waldt I'm loving it now that it's finally done! Be well my friend!
That was great thanks. I'll be sure to paint the knob on the draw bar green : ) I do have a suggestion, which is instead of mounting the small parts (in your jacobs chuck) on a piece of all thread, use a bolt with the head cut off. The smooth shank is kinder to the chuck and avoids runout and galling in the long term.
Great comment!
Good video, Jimmie
Very helpful, thanks.
Great solution and satisfaction making it your self Jim ! love the out takes lol :)
Cheers, Bram
Why make when you can buy? The person that asks that doesn’t know the feeling a hand made tool feels in your hand...even if it is poorer quality. That is certainly not the case here. Good work Jimmie!
Perfect solution Jimmie.
Nicely explained! I will be building a variation for my own use! I'm thinking a plastic sleeve over the threads to protect the taper.
wes ames great idea Wes...good luck!
Very useful thankyou as I am a new turner learning to turn small things.
You seem to have a great pride in your tools and treat them well, so there is one thing i do not get.
Why use a threaded rod as an arbor in your Jacobs chuck (1 minute into video)? The threads definitely damage the jaws over time. A bolt with the head cut off would be more kind to your chuck.
Midnight Joker you make a good point! Perhaps I will make a change!
Agree fully on the make vs. buy decision!
I probably would have used larger all-thread - either 1/4-20 or 3/8-16 - just to avoid the risk that it might bend over time. Also, I have had very bad luck threading holes using small numbered taps and working with a larger rod means working with larger taps that are less likely to break.
And as to the color - perhaps a bright chartreuse would stand out better?
Louie Powell great points!
LOL red stands out better...