CME/ Sanou, Shars, TMX, Gator 4 Jaw

[middle.road]

Here's an old Skinner chuck that might be okay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-SO...=item3b24eccc60:g:AywAAOSwqlxcEHNu:rk:12:pf:0

I think these came on old South Bends as OEM chucks. The one in the listing looks to be in decent shape. Skinner chucks were US-made in the late 1800's - early 1900's, I think. Something to consider.

That one looks to be in mint condition.

 

[earthbound]

I can't tell how worn it is or isn't. It looks like somebody went over it with a wire wheel and cleaned it up really well, but the square holes in the screws aren't terribly crisp like a mint condition chuck.

 

[mikey]

I can't tell how worn it is or isn't. It looks like somebody went over it with a wire wheel and cleaned it up really well, but the square holes in the screws aren't terribly crisp like a mint condition chuck.

That chuck is in near mint condition. I cannot see any evidence of mechanical clean up anywhere on it. Your call, of course.

Just speaking for myself, if I had to choose between a near mint direct mount US-made chuck or a Chinese chuck of unknown quality, both for nearly the same price, it would be a no-brainer and I would have already jumped on that Skinner chuck. This is especially true since the L00 spindle is obsolete - that chuck should not last long on ebay.

 

[earthbound]

It didn't last long. I bought it! The owner said he disassembled and cleaned the whole thing. That's fine with me because im going to do the same thing when I get it in the mail. Thanks for all the input, fellas!

 

[mikey]

Hope it works out well for you. If I recall correctly, Skinner was absorbed by Cushman in the early 1900's. They were solidly made back then and you can tell by how thick the casting were. Compare that to a modern import chuck. I think you made a good decision.