Reply by richgreer

I don’t see the need for a special pen drilling chuck. I use a regular lathe chuck (One Way Talon) and it works just fine.

If you don’t already have a regular chuck for your lathe, I am sure you will buy one someday. Most regular chucks have 4 jaws and that is what you want. (A few only have 3 jaws.) Once you have a regular chuck, this special pen drilling chuck will serve no purpose in your shop.

With respect to chucks there is a wide variety available from $50 to $300+. In my opinion, you can get a pretty good one for about $200. If you decide to pursue this, help is available on this board to help you decide which chuck is best for you.

-- Rich, Cedar Rapids, IA - I'm a woodworker. I don't create beauty, I reveal it.