Re: Nova 5" Chuck

Gentlemen,

  Thank You for the information.

David

"Bruce Ferguson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> Fred's idea is a good one.  You can use the same idea for a screw chuck if
> it is too long.  I have several that I can stack of on the screw to shorten
> it as much as I want.
> 
> Bruce
> 
> "Fred Holder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Hello Dave,
> >
> > Lyn did a good job of describing the new 5" Nova.  I purchased one while I
>  was
> > in New Zealand in March and April of this year. It is one powerful chuck
>  with
> > tremendous holding power. Mine is the earlier version with only two holes
>  to
> > take all of the current Nova chuck jaws. I expect to get a new set of jaw
>  slides
> > to upgrade my chuck to the three screw version of the Titan that Lyn has.
> >
> > On your second question, I'm not familiar with the Powermatic 3520
>  spindle, but
> > is sounds like it is longer than normal. The rear of the Chuck insert
>  should
> > mate with the machined shoulder at the rear of the spindle to ensure that
>  it
> > runs true. A work around that I've used many times is either machined
>  washers or
> > home made washers out of a good hard wood like Holly. I turn the wood
>  round in
> > the spindle mode and drill a 1-1/4" hole through the wood. Then I
>  carefully face
> > off the end of the wood and carefully part off a washer about 3/16 to 1/4
>  inch
> > thick, making sure that the parting tool is sharp and goes in straight.
>  Slip
> > this washer onto the spindle, then screw on the chuck. Tighten the chuck
>  and
> > check to make sure it runs true.
> >
> > Fred Holder
> > <http://www.fholder.com/>
> >
> > In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Dave says...
> > >
> > >I am thinking about buying the new Nova 5" chuck.  Has anyone used one
> > >and how does it perform?
> > >
> > >  My current Nova chuck doesn't tread all of the way on to my
> > >Powermatic 3520 spindle, it bottoms out when the spindle contacts the
> > >chuck body but there is still about 1/8" before the chuck insert
> > >contacts the spindle shoulder.  Is this normal?
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >Dave
> >