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Self centering 4 Jaw SC4 Chuck
Self centering 4 Jaw SC4 Chuck
This powerful and solid chuck is perfect for use on lathes from 350 mm /14” to 508 mm/20” diameter swing.

 Precise, hardened geared action delivers incredible smooth strength.
Solid, vibration free. Using 50 mm standard jaw you produce up to 310 mm/12” diameter bowls or up to 150 mm/6” lenght x 10 mm/4” diameter objects. With the use of appropriate accessory jaws, such as Art. No. 3841, it is possible to make bigger objects too.
Standard equipment: 50 mm/2” standard jaws, woodworm screw and T bar Allen head handle.
Accessory jaws suggested: Able to take all jaws shown on our catalogue.
Important: We only recommend the use of authentic accessories. Using copies or other brands could negatively affect workpiece clamping.
Weight 2,5 Kg  - M33x3.5

Technical data
 Chuck Weight Spindle max workpiece Expanding Action Contracting Action  
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100 2,5 M33x3,5 800 51 72 31 52 42 64 3835
Item code
3835
The standard jaws that are mounted on the chuck
Self centering 4 Jaw SC4 Chuck
Woodworm Screws Supplied with the chucks to provide a quick and easy method to mount uniform bowl blanks up to 14” diameter. Provides a secure mounting to form the outside of bowls.
Self centering 4 Jaw SC4 Chuck
Expansion Function The dovetail profile of the jaws provides an excellent way to grip workpieces from the inside, for example when a visible spigot is not desired on bowls. Deeper jaws are suited to other projects, such as pepperpots.
Self centering 4 Jaw SC4 Chuck
Contraction Function Another popular method of holding bowls is to grip a spigot (or base) from the outside. The jaws also feature a dovetail profile for this external gripping function to ensure a strong, secure hold on the workpiece. External gripping can be used for a variety of projects from bowls to large hollow vessels such as vases.
Self centering 4 Jaw SC4 Chuck
Gripping Function Some jaws in the range feature teeth on the inner walls of the jaws, making them ideal for a variety of uses from holding irregular timber such as green wood and logs to holding very large and heavy workpieces which can be parted off when complete.
Self centering 4 Jaw SC4 Chuck
Faceplate Rings A strong and fast mounting method for bowl blanks, providing an alternative to the woodworm screw as they are suitable for holding larger blanks due to the stronger hold provided by multiple screws.
Self centering 4 Jaw SC4 Chuck
Cole Jaw A strong and fast mounting method for bowl blanks, providing an alternative to the woodworm screw as they are suitable for holding larger blanks due to the stronger hold provided by multiple screws.
Self centering 4 Jaw SC4 Chuck
Self centering 4 Jaw SC4 Chuck
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