Screw Chuck – Who Needs One?

[norm]

Thank you for sharing, everyone stay safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[MarklTucson]

Thanks for putting this out. A couple things: I followed your link and got a set of the countersinks you used. I just ran into an issue drilling a pen blank with the drill bit wandering more than I wanted as it went into the little dip left by the live center; I think these will help mitigate that. Secondly, that use of a piece of strap iron to reinforce the lag screw is brilliant -- that should really help with the longevity of the screw chuck.

[cobberpete]

Bought you a few coffees. It's about time I showed you some appreciation for all the tips over the years

[glencrandall]

I do not have a face plate ring. So instead I just glued on a piece of 1/4 inch stock which I turned to dovetail shape to match my biggest chuck jaws. I recessed and glued with epoxy the head of the lag screw. It works pretty well and saved me about $30. Thank you for sharing, Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[theangrywoodturner]

Nice idea if you don't have a chuck and woodworm screw ..and Nice touch with the little bracket to insure the screw doesn't slip. Thanks

[knawedArt]

Thanks for the tip. An automotive body or fender washer would be a good alternative for center screw support.

[zetuskid]

Hey Mike, great video. I’m gonna follow your instructions and make me one . I think even I won’t mess this up😅!

[_Egor_Egorov_]

Thank you very much for your informative video.
It is not necessary to drill a hole for screws. The screws are well screwed in without holes. Check on the board trim.

4:19 do not use a scraper, use the wings of the reer (Bowl Gouge - 55° - 60°). Health and success in work. Thank you.

[emgiwoodworks]

I recently made one myself, it looks pretty similar! 😎

[georged]

Chuck may object to your suggestion, however, I Screw Chuck frequently and am usually satisfied with the results. Especially helpful on small bowls to finish the bottom completely, with a small tenon or recess for reversing on the scroll chuck, before hollowing the inside.

[danceswithaardvarks]

It's a great idea as long as you have a spare face plate. Does the larger back plate provide more support for the piece being turned, compared to using a regular worm screw that mounts in the chuck jaws?

[BobBlarneystone]

I would be inclined to use a hardened lag bolt. To secure the bolt's head, I would counterbore and fill with epoxy - good ol' J-B Weld.

[tomcoker]

Mike nice project and will prove useful. However, my OCD side kicked in when I saw you went through the board without either filling them in, or jprobablly better, go back and drill the others all the way through. The holes would then make a symmetrical pattern on the front of the plate. 🙄 Cheers, Tom