Woodlathe chuck inserts

Welcome to lumberjocks I can’t awnser your problem directly, but you might see what the wholesale places have for chucks you size. They can be fairly inxpensive for starting, or you might be able to sell yours and have some bucks to apply to the purchace. You can’t make a mistakes here. This is a great place to make friends and get help for your questions. http://www.monstermarketplace.com/searchw19.asp?q=nova%20chuck&ref=10541&source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.heaven-house.kz%2Ftemplates_c%2Fomoj%2Fovaf%2Fsupernova-2-lathe-chuck.htm Check this out.

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Several companies offer spindle adapters that would be a perfect solution. This would convert your 1 1/4×8 to the 1” x 12 you need. If you cannot find one available in the dimensions you need, take your needs to a local machine shop and have one made.

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Patchy, I have a similar lathe & have a few different chucks. The one I use the most is the Nova chuck. Nova is a teknatool lathe product so you should find something compatible.
Here’s a link
http://www.teknatool.com/

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You will need a spindle adapter to convert to 1 1/4×8 tpi. These are relatively inexpensive and can be found at Woodcraft or any of the other woodworking stores. There is an adapter for your chuck.

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Thanks to all for the warm welcome and the proffered advice. I will now go back to the workshop and get ALL the specs for the 3000 spindle and then try the links provided. Unfortunately I have a prior engagement in the Far East so it will be 2-3 weeks before I can progress this.
thanks to all.

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