Well, part of the price drop, at least on the 10-28 ( SB1002 ) is because they are going to be discontinued. As far as the SB chuck I have on my lathe ( 10-28 ), I can not complain. I turned a test piece of brass on on end then flipped it around and all was well. Beats the Haties out of the shars I have. Wish I knew some one close that could grind that one for me. These days if some one informs me something is made in Taiwan Vs mainland China, I am thrilled. Unless there is a Japanese version of the same thing. And to think only about 40 years ago we mocked and laughed at Japanese products. That'll teach us.