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Great chuck and jaws set
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I have been using this chuck for 9 months on my Jet 708376 JWL-1220 12-inch X 2-inch Wood Lathe and it works great. It comes with a screw chuck and several sets of jaws to hold your piece firmly to the lathe. The check key is easy to use to tighten the jaws. Changing the jaws is easy, but it makes me wish I had another dedicated chuck body per jaws set to speed my turning.. Perhaps someday I'll buy a second set.
Rating: 
(4
out of 5) @ 2009-01-06
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I agree with Dan Arnold
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I agree with Dan Arnold. Mine has an open back but I see why they did it. If they put a cover on the back it would leave holes (key hole) to fill full of dust. I wish it was sealed with a sealed hex key instead of an open gear key. I am very happy with is as my first chuck. I have not used any others so I cannot compare. Jaws all attach with ease and a great machined fit. No vibration from chuck, very balanced. I did have to tighten it up a few times the first time I used the wood worm. but I got it mounted finally in a way that kept it tight. Mine was NOT exactly as shown in the picture.
Rating:
(4
out of 5) @ 2009-01-02
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A wood chuck to lust for
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I received the Barracuda chuck promptly in excellent condition, all parts accounted for. Installation was simple and the directions straightforward. I have used this item for several different operations and have been duly impressed with its performance.
Rating: 
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-09-06
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very good chuck
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This is an excellent tool. It's my first lathe chuck, but I can't imagine any other one being easier to use or more functional.
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-08-26
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Best overall chuck
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This is the chuck I turn to (sorry) most often and I think works the best. It's lots cheaper than the Nova and works as well or better. For those that find the jumbo jaws too small, get the Bill Grumbine video and then make the compression chuck he shows you...you'll never use the jumbo jaws again.
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-05-31
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