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Hi everyone,
I need more chucks... the photo below (from Craft Supplies) shows the type that works okay. I really could use 4 more. 6 would be better. But at $30 each, Arrggh!
Does anyone know where to get a better deal on anything like this?
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?? What you linked to appears to be the *threaded insert* for a chuck but is not a chuck itself (a chuck being a much larger chunk of metal with jaws that open and close).
There is also a faceplate - used for workholding - which appears visually similar to a threaded insert for a chuck but typically larger and with large screw holes.
So which of these do you want?
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I apologize... I really don't know anything about the terms used concerning this. I need faceplates.
I am using the above pictured item like a faceplate. I screw the item above into what I am turning... and it works fine.
So, I need faceplates. I really could use 6 more. It would make the production of the units I make much faster, or course.
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Eureka !!! I web searched "lathe faceplate". I just didn't recall/know the proper name of the item I needed.
Now... the hunt is on ! Thank you for the help.
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Here you go for 1x8tpi faceplates
You can get up to 6" for under $30
https://www.pennstateind.com/mm5/merchan...rderByItem
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Thank you Arlin
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Okay... ordered up the faceplates and that is complete.
Now... I'm curious, just what is a "Threaded Insert" used for? I've been using it as a faceplate, but what is it's intended purpose?
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Threaded inserts fit into the chuck body for mounting to a particular lathe. Some are a taper such as shown (held in by screws from the rear) and most are screw in type.
For example Nova uses a screw in type, they offer 15-20 different size inserts (interior dimension) so most any lathe in world can use the chuck with the appropriate insert to fit the spindle.
A few chucks are "direct threaded" and do not use an insert but that limits the use to one spindle size.
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OOOOOOOOOoooooooohhhhh. I never knew that. Thank you for stopping and explaining it to me.
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The new faceplates arrived today in the mail.
Really nice stuff from Penn State Industries.
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