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   4 jaw 3 1/4 inch diameter lathe chuck 3/4-16 thread      mount, jaws adjusted independently (reversible heat treated steel jaws)

The 4 jaw chuck is the most versatile of all the chucks. It can hold round and square shaped materials. Unlike the 3 jaw chuck (self centering) each jaw on the 4 jaw chuck is adjusted independently of the others.

• Hardened steel jaws with steps

• Reversible range 1/8 to 3 1/4 inches

• Jaws are independently adjusted in pairs

• Setting a work piece off center creates crankcase and cam shapes

• Parts may be machined to run very true (this will require more time to center than a self centering 3 jaw chuck)

      3 jaw 3 1/4 inch diameter self-centering scroll chuck (steel body) with reversible aluminum soft jaws, 3/4-16 thread mount,

When using 3 jaw chucks the operator should bore out the jaws to enable the chuck to run concentric to the spindle. To bore out the jaws you put a round washer in the back of the jaws (washer touching chuck body) and tighten down on it. You then take light cuts on the jaws with a boring bar to clean up the jaw tips. When done there will be a small protrusion on the jaws where the washer was. This can be removed with a file. Once bored out, the chuck should run concentric to the lathe.

4 jaw 3 1/4 inch diameter self-centering scroll chuck (steel body) with reversible aluminum soft jaws, 3/4-16 thread mount,

The 4 Jaw self centering chuck is very easy to use. It can hold round and square shaped materials. Unlike the Independent 4 Jaw chuck, the jaws on the 4-jaw self centering chuck all move at the same time allowing the user to load and unload parts very quickly.

The 4 Jaw self-centering chuck will not be as accurate as the Independent Jaw chuck (part #1030) since you are relying on all 4 jaws to move in exact synchronization. But for some applications (usually wood) the self-centering chuck works fine. If ultra precision is needed the Independent 4-Jaw chuck (part# 1030) should be used

Milling attachment mounts directly on cross slide (2 x 3 3/4" table)

The milling attachment is used to hold the work piece while the cutting tool is held in the headstock spindle. The attachment provides vertical travel of approximately 1 3/4 inches. The dial provides travel in .001" increments.

The cutters (end mills) are held in the spindle with collets to provide maximum rigidity. Miniature end mills come with 3/16" diameter shanks and various size cutting diameters. The end mills will cut all materials steel,aluminum,brass, plastic and wood.