3 Jaw Scroll chucks - which one would you get?

[teledan]

I currently only have one chuck for my Craftsman 6" lathe, a 4 jaw independent chuck. It works great and I can really dial stuff in close. However, for a lot of projects I don't need that type of precision and I would rather be able to quickly mount the workpiece in the chuck. For that reason, i am thinking about getting a 3 jaw for that type of work (not replacing my 4 jaw though). So with that said, should I get one of these Shars ones:

4" 3Jaw Self Centering Lathe Chuck TIR Certificate+1-10 TPI Thread Back Plate L[ | eBay

For back plate you would not need to drill any mounting holes but you will need to turn the shoulder D1 down. 040" to match the back of the lathe chuck to make the chuck & back plate more concentric with the lathe spindle and reach chuck's TIR.

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Or should I spend a bit more to get a used original one? I wouldn't mind spending the extra money for an original one if it is worth it. I don't really like how deep/thick the shars ones are compared to the original chucks. I wouldn't really want to spend more than about $200, so I guess my main question is, if you had $200 to spend on a 3 jaw scroll chuck, what would you get?

 

[ddickey]

What do you mean by "used original one"?

 

[4ssss]

A Buck Chuck off E bay

 

[ddickey]

There's a NOS TOS for $200 on eBay. 80mm though. Also a couple Bisons.

 

[teledan]

What do you mean by "used original one"?

I think that would be part no 101.214071. Like this one:

ORIGINAL ATLAS CRAFTSMAN 6 INCH LATHE 3 JAW SELF CENTERING CHUCK+KEY+JAWS 1-10 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for ORIGINAL ATLAS CRAFTSMAN 6 INCH LATHE 3 JAW SELF CENTERING CHUCK+KEY+JAWS 1-10 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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A Buck Chuck off E bay

A Buck Adjust-Tru?

 

[4ssss]

A Buck Adjust-Tru?
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That is correct. Best chuck made.

 

[ddickey]

What size do you want? 4" or 6"?

 

[teledan]

Probably 4" since my lathe has a 6" swing.

 

[Latinrascalrg1]

A Buck Adjust-Tru?

That is correct. Best chuck made.
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A 6" Buck adjust-tru chuck came with the lathe i purchased and my first impression was not good! I thought it was just an old worn-out piece of junk until someone on here told me what it actually was and how to properly use it and i couldn't be happier. You get 4 jaw performance with 3 jaw ease of use.

 

[teledan]

Yeah I have heard great things about them. Anyone running one on their 6” Atlas/Craftsman lathe? It looks like I should be looking for a model 1434, does anyone sell an adapter plate for this model that would fit my 1”-10tpi spindle?