Dimitri Schreiber
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I have a Craftsman Wood lathe with a 20in bowl capacity and was looking into buying a 4 jaw chuck for it. What would you reccomend?
Where is the PSI Barracuda 4 sold? I can find the PSI Barracuda 2 and 3, but not the 4. Also, would the Supernova 2 chuck be good?
I have the PSI GMC3 Mini chuck and the PSI Barracuda 4 and am very pleased with both. They both come with several sets of jaws making them super values compared to the high dollar brands.
The Barracuda 2 seems to be a very popular chuck. Less money but less capacity as well.
Do consider, either the B2 or B4 may cost more than your lathe is worth, depending on how old it is. But, you can also use on other lathes if you ever upgrade.
I have three of PSI's chucks myself.. the GMC3 and two of their lower end Barracuda's... They get lots of use in my shop and handle their work very well.... I would prefer the single key type like the B4, but the tommy bars work fine.
I'm looking to pick up another chuck or two so I don't have to continually change jaws... I'm looking at Grizzly's $42 chuck... it's a 1 x 8 and looks just like my Barracuda's.
I have 2 of the wood craft chucks and extra jaws so far i've been pleased.I use the one I bought at wood craft. two tommey bars and I have no problems with it.
Chuck, I'm no expert, so take this for what you think it is worth, but I had one (HAD) one of those Grizzly $42 chucks. I gave it away after a few times using it. Could have just been me, but, Did not work good for me.