| | |  | Lathes & Accessories | Home » » PSI Woodworking CSC500K Barracuda Micro Key Lathe Chuck System | | | | | | | Description: | | Here is a full-featured and complete 4-jaw chuck system in a small package. It is ideal for cup projects, miniatures and small spindle work. Uses a single lever tightening key. Fits Mini, Midi, and Micro Lathes | | | Features: | |
• Weighs only 1.2 pounds with a 2-1/8-inch outside diameter
• Includes step jaws, round jaws, and pin jaws
• Mounts to 3/4-inch-by-16 tpi & also adapts to 1-inch-by-8 tpi
• Holds workpiece from 5/8-to-2-inch inside hole diameter
• Holds dowell from 1/4-inch up to 1-1/2-inch outside diameter
| | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 13.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 4.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 2 reviews |
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 A Must for MinilathesMay 11, 2010
I have two Nova Mercury minilathes and have been hesitant to use chucks weighing three pounds and more on them, but the 2 1/8 inch, 1 pound PSI Barracuda Microchuck meets my needs perfectly. The chuck is well-balanced and all the sets of jaws fit perfectly. I have used all three sets and am hard-pressed to find adequate expression for my satisfaction. This little fellow is an absolute gem. I do not plan to use it for large projects. I use the #2 jaws to grip 1X1 pieces up to 5 inches long when I make finials. The pin jaws are ideal for inside grip on small face turnings, and the step jaws are great for gripping small tenons. If you plan on larger work don't buy this chuck, but for miniwork on a minilathe there is nothing better on the market. I just ordered another because I hate to have to change jaws, but at this price I can afford two of them (maybe even three).
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 Nice but....Feb 15, 2009
I bought this because I wanted a small dia chuck that wouldn't mangle my fingers when working close to the headstock. I make small boxes, Xmas icecicles, etc. It does a fine job except the pin jaws mount with only one screw and there is a small amount of play in the mounting guides. This makes for a slightly out of round (less than 1/32) turning. Please note- I hold the piece by around 1/4" spigot. If I used something longer (1/2-3/4) it would probably stabilize itself.
Overall it is a nice chuck for small detail work. I'd buy it again.
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