Need Chucks for Lathe - Any cheaper than $30 ?

[MidwestMan]

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?

[MKepke]

?? 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?

-Mark

[MidwestMan]

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.

[Arlin Eastman]

Here you go for 1x8tpi faceplates

You can get up to 6" for under $30

https://www.pennstateind.com/mm5/merchan...rderByItem

[MidwestMan]

Thank you Arlin

[MidwestMan]

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?

[NCPaladin]

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.

[MidwestMan]

OOOOOOOOOoooooooohhhhh. I never knew that. Thank you for stopping and explaining it to me.

[MidwestMan]

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.

[MidwestMan]

The new faceplates arrived today in the mail.

Really nice stuff from Penn State Industries.

<----- Happy Camper