3 vs 4 jaw lathe chucks: Difference between revisions
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Benefits of a 3-jaw: | Benefits of a 3-jaw: | ||
1. self-centering | 1. self-centering | ||
2. can hold hex bar-stock | 2. can hold hex bar-stock | ||
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Disadvantages of a 3-jaw: | Disadvantages of a 3-jaw: | ||
1. can't hold square bar-stock | 1. can't hold square bar-stock | ||
2. run-out/off-center can't be easily fixed | 2. run-out/off-center can't be easily fixed | ||
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Advantages of a 4-jaw: | Advantages of a 4-jaw: | ||
1. work can be centered to high precision | 1. work can be centered to high precision | ||
2. can handle square/rectangular bar | 2. can handle square/rectangular bar | ||
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Disadvantages of a 4-jaw: | Disadvantages of a 4-jaw: | ||
1. slower/fiddlier to mount work (dial-indicator required) | 1. slower/fiddlier to mount work (dial-indicator required) | ||
2. can't hold hex-stock | 2. can't hold hex-stock | ||
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Revision as of 18:13, 12 March 2009
from http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/Chucks/4_jaw/4-Jaw.htm#4-Jaw%20Chucks :
Benefits of a 3-jaw:
1. self-centering 2. can hold hex bar-stock 3. quick and easy to use.
Disadvantages of a 3-jaw:
1. can't hold square bar-stock 2. run-out/off-center can't be easily fixed 3. can't hold irregularly shaped work 4. can't turn off-center
Advantages of a 4-jaw:
1. work can be centered to high precision 2. can handle square/rectangular bar 3. can turn work off-center 4. slightly more grip on round stock
Disadvantages of a 4-jaw:
1. slower/fiddlier to mount work (dial-indicator required) 2. can't hold hex-stock