Where to get a lathe chuck?

A friend of mine just bought an old(WWII surplus probably) Logan lathe. The (origional)3 jaw chuck that came with it is well worn, and a few of the jaw keyways are chipped so it wont hold anything centered. Can the chuck be rebuilt? if so, would it just be cheaper to get a new one? if thats the case, wheres the best/cheapest place to get a 1 1/2"-8, 4" to 6" 3 jaw chuck? Doesnt have to be top quality, as anything we do doesnt need to be that percise. Thanks

 

MSC = Manhatten Supply Co ... google it

 

there are a couple hundred 3 jaw lathe chucks on ebay...do a search...

 

www.loganact.com

Logan still supplies parts and info on old lathes. Operator's manuals and parts lists are available as well. The company is committed to keeping the old machines going.

Jerry

 

nice link!

this'll wake you up though

http://store.lathe.com/q23-03735.html

 

you could check Enco also:

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INLMK32?PARTPG=INSRAR2

 

try www.smalltools.com they have rebuilt and good used ones latter dave

 

www.Travers.com

 

I have a Logan lathe too and I buy most of my parts and tools from Enco. Thye have the best prices.

 

CornCobCoupe's recommendation of Bison chucks is a good one.

I own several.

I'd suggest you buy a 4-jaw first.
Less convenient due to you have to dial the workpiece in, but after you've done it a few times it becomes quick and easy.

Probably your best price as well.

Buy one without a backing plate and make your own.
Threading is easily learned and easily done if you have a quick change.
If the lathe came with the full ***ortment of manual change gears you'll have to do some figuring.

You can buy Bison 3 jaw chucks with a 1 1/2 x 8 backing plate.

If the lathe is a 12" swing - measures center of headstock to the ways - get a 6" three jaw and 8" four jaw.

If it's a 10" swing, the 6" and 8" are still good ones, but if you like you can go 1" smaller on each.

4" chucks are for 6" swing chucks although they can be used on the bigger ones.

In fact, I have a Bison 3" three jaw on my big lathe - looks funny with the 1 1/2 x 8 threads, but it's probably the handiest chuck I own for small or offbeat jobs.

 

Thanks for the info. I think we're going to look into having the one he's got rebuilt, or wait for a smokin E-bay deal. He's already got a 4 jaw, guess we'll have to get used to using it for awhile. Only problem is we often need to chuck up 6 sided material

 

You can do hex stock in a 4 jaw,if you really have to.

The big disadvantage is 4 jaws are typically independant.
Which will slow you down compared to a 3 jaw.

 

I don't know. And stop calling me Chuck.

 

I like Penn Tool. I traveled there to pick up a mill once.
https://www.penntoolco.com/shop/?search_query=lathe+chuck
Mike

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