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What's up guys. I have a Grizzly G4000 9 x 19 as a starter lathe to learn how to use a metal lathe, and it's going well so far. My main problem(s) is when I turn thin-walled tube (304 SS, 316 SS, 416 SS, and 17-4ph). Obviously, I have discovered that using the 3-jaw self-centering chuck that came with the Grizzly will almost always deform tubing. I have a friend who purchased a 6-jaw, 4" chuck for his mini-lathe because he uses his similar to what I use mine for (turning thin-walled tube). He said that the 6-jaw chuck is awesome and he is able to turn tube no problem and it doesn't deform his workpiece(s).
He is a more accomplished machinist than I am...to the point that he was comfortable making the adapter plate that was needed to install the new 6-jaw chuck. I do not have this confidence. I need to find a better chuck (preferably self-centering) that will help me to turn and part thin-walled tube. It doesn't have to be a 6-jaw chuck...I'm not opposed to other ideas or even some tricks that could help me turn some tube with what I already have.
I also have the Grizzly 4-Jaw 6" chuck, but I haven't learned how to use it yet because the jaws are individually adjusted. I can't find the tool that is needed to do that so I may have to order one. So, I need a chuck and corresponding plate that will allow me to use the chuck (without having to modify parts).
This is the 6-jaw 4" chuck my buddy purchased:
By the way, my budget is like < $250
Thank you.
He is a more accomplished machinist than I am...to the point that he was comfortable making the adapter plate that was needed to install the new 6-jaw chuck. I do not have this confidence. I need to find a better chuck (preferably self-centering) that will help me to turn and part thin-walled tube. It doesn't have to be a 6-jaw chuck...I'm not opposed to other ideas or even some tricks that could help me turn some tube with what I already have.
I also have the Grizzly 4-Jaw 6" chuck, but I haven't learned how to use it yet because the jaws are individually adjusted. I can't find the tool that is needed to do that so I may have to order one. So, I need a chuck and corresponding plate that will allow me to use the chuck (without having to modify parts).
This is the 6-jaw 4" chuck my buddy purchased:
Lathe Chuck, 6-Jaw 4", Self-Centering 2276 - LittleMachineShop.com
Lathe Chucks 2276 6-jaw self centering lathe chuck; 4" (100 mm) diameter; Includes chuck key and mounting bolts; Plain back mounting; Excellent for ho...
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By the way, my budget is like < $250
Thank you.