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At what point (i.e. chuck weight) does one need a hoist or chain fall to install a heavy chuck?
I just bought a chuck that weighs 107 lbs. I would not expect to be able to get that on & off without a hoist such as this:
One also wonders what exactly a “Tool Post Base” is. I have a CXA with an Aloris T-nut. I’m sure I would be able to figure that out.
I can’t risk a back injury, & I don’t want to be discouraged from switching out lathe chucks.
What do you guys think? I would guess anything over 75 pounds would be risking an injury.
I just bought a chuck that weighs 107 lbs. I would not expect to be able to get that on & off without a hoist such as this:
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One also wonders what exactly a “Tool Post Base” is. I have a CXA with an Aloris T-nut. I’m sure I would be able to figure that out.
I can’t risk a back injury, & I don’t want to be discouraged from switching out lathe chucks.
What do you guys think? I would guess anything over 75 pounds would be risking an injury.
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