Hi guys:
I am in the process of setting up a 1340 lathe, about 10 years old and originally sold by MSC. It came with a three jaw 6" chuck. I just bought a Bison 8" independent four jaw chuck (new old stock), D1-4 mount. I am looking at back plates for this Bison chuck and see prices ranging from $87 to $488 depending on brand (e.g. Asian import vs Bison brand with Grizzly in between). Any suggestions on how imperative the price and assumed quality of a back plate is to the function and accuracy of the chuck?
I don't want to cheap out on the back plate having just purchased a nick chuck. Strictly home hobby use, but would love to buy once with no regrets.
Thanks, Daniel
I am in the process of setting up a 1340 lathe, about 10 years old and originally sold by MSC. It came with a three jaw 6" chuck. I just bought a Bison 8" independent four jaw chuck (new old stock), D1-4 mount. I am looking at back plates for this Bison chuck and see prices ranging from $87 to $488 depending on brand (e.g. Asian import vs Bison brand with Grizzly in between). Any suggestions on how imperative the price and assumed quality of a back plate is to the function and accuracy of the chuck?
I don't want to cheap out on the back plate having just purchased a nick chuck. Strictly home hobby use, but would love to buy once with no regrets.
Thanks, Daniel