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And until I got the Barracuda system I had been using screws and face-plates to mount my work on the lathe to turn it. After getting the system and using it (I have had it for about 2 months now) extensively, I cannot understand how they can sell it at the price it is. This system has allowed me to do that. It has cut my turning time in at least a third.
It is what I consider to be a steal. I want to be turning wood and producing artwork at a rate that is productive from a selling standpoint, and still produce a great piece. Another thing I noticed right away upon opening the kit, was that there were slots in the kit carrying case that were empty. It is not a low-end chuck that you have to worry about falling apart or jamming on you from repeated use. The entire system seems to have been built with the best quality in mind. I am fairly new to wood-turning.
I consider that to be a lot of saved time. *Note: I am new to wood-turning, BUT, I am not new to lathes and chuck systems. No, nothing was missing form the kit, the company just made a very smart move in my opinion, by providing more slots for others jaws and accessories that you can buy for the system so that as/if you expand the system you have a place for the new accessories. The tightening tools have not bent on me either. There was more time and hassle involved doing it that way as I discovered once I got the Barracuda system. 23 years in metal industry*With the above stated line, I wanted to say how impressed I was with the quality of the actual chuck that holds the MANY jaws that go on it.
So, if you are looking for a great chuck system at an even greater value, this is it. The tools that come with it are sufficient to tighten the work on the chuck.
The fit and finish of this chuck system is one of the best I've seen, especially for the money. After having this chuck for a couple of weeks, I've found it to be easy to use and a great value. At first I was concerned about the two handle locking mechanism but found that since my lathe has a way to lock the head, this is probably the easiest type of lock to use. I'd recommend it to anyone with a mini/midi lathe. I've also found the screw chuck very fast, easy, and surprising nice to use.
I have four chucks that I use steady, one Nova and three Barracudas I prefer the Barracuas and prefer those with the bars over the key adjustment.
The chuck was nice and solid and very easy to work with. It made turning fun.
Bought these to use on my Jet mini lathe. The quality appears to be very good Works great I've used it several times to make thimbles.
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