Axminster Chuck With Odonnel Jaws - For turning small boxes

[John Gbur]

I was looking for a good chuck to do small boxes (1 - 2 inch tennon). Some
of the chucks I had seen recommended aren't around anymore. I like the idea
of longer jaws that extend the box away from the chuck for easier access.
Does anyone have experience with the Axminster chuck with Odonnel Jaws?
Another strong candidate was the vicmarc 100 with the long jaws that look
similar to Odonnel Jaws. Anyone have any experience with the Vicmarc 100
with the Long jaws? Thanks.

[Tom Dougall]

I have the Axminster with O'Donnel jaws. Works great and when I use it for
bowls it is the most accurate chuck for reverse chucking for hollowing I
have ever used. We use one in our turning club and nearly all the
demonstrators remark on its accuracy. Works just as well on small boxes and
makes it easy to get at the back because of the long jaws.

Tom

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[Dr. Deb]

Tom Dougall wrote:

I have an Axeminister, but not the Odonnel jaws. However, my favorite is
the PennState Barricuda4, which comes with four sets of jaws two of which
are of the long nosed variety. At $219.00 with free shipping, is not a bad
deal. Then to, it is sometimes on sale, which for anyone married to a
Downeaster Scot for 45 years is a wonderful thing, ;-)

Deb

[ebd]

John,

I have 4 Axminster chucks - 1 small and 3 precision. I'm sure that you
will find them wonderful. I have the O'Donnel jaws and they are just
the ticket for boxes and when you need to work close to the spindle. I
can't say enough good about my Axminster chucks. My only gripe is that
they have discontinued the precision chuck and I would like to have
one more body. I shouldn't have waited!