A key point of the video was explaining how the flat sides of the screw go towards the jaw slides. I didn't know this when I first used one and the blank spun loose. While it didn't fly off, that important bit of information may very well save someone from having an accident. Thanks for all the great videos.
Good point that is poorly explained or incorrectly explained in some chuck manuals. Record Power is an example where the explanation and illustrations show the screw pushed back!
@@MikePeaceWoodturning I have the same Chuck as this one,just bought it. I was wondering how i can use the screw part as i do not have a lathe that turns down,i have to change the gear-belt? Thank you.
Great Video again, Mike. I had purchased a screw chuck before I got a scroll chuck with a wood screw. Doing things bassackwards seems to be my standard M.O. 🥴
Thanks for sharing this with us, I believe this is the best video I have seen on this mount type. Thank you for sharing and have a blessed week y friend. Dale
Don't know why more folks don't use them (when applicable of course). Also gives a known center for continuing the vessel depth guide. Use mine whenever I can. Great tip as usual, Mike.
It's a very good video but not for Recordpower's Coronet Herald because It neccessates the locking of the spindle andd you cannot because rotating the chuck clockwise unwinds the the left hand thread of the handwheel.
Have you tried sticking the knock out bar thru the handwheel to hold the spindle in place? That only gives you one hand to spin on the blank. But many lathes, including my big PM require holding a button to lock the spindle. Same with my Laguna midi. My gripe with the Coronet Herald (my club won one in a Record Power contest a year ago) is not having a self extracting tail stock. To save a nickle they created about the only modern lathe I have seen without a self extracting tailstock.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning I tried the knockout bar through the handwheel but when the chuck, with wormscrew, are rotated clockwise the handwheel and bar just rotate and fall off. I would welcome a button, to hold, in to lock the spindle but I would imagine its a safety feature to stop you turning the lathe on when the spindle is locked. I can mount the blank onto the chuck while secured in a vice but it's annoying. I have spoken to anateur several turners, on TH-cam and they are all using the indexing lock to use worm screws, which Recordpower have warned not to do. Thanks Mike.
New to the woodworm screw, I'm having issues with once I put wood on and turn my lathe on it gets louder than it should. I also thread the wood I'm using to make screwing it on easier should I not be doing that?
Thanks Mike just rough turned large piece of Jacaranda,green wood ,and found that using a backing washer gave a greater stability when using woodworm screw ,regards and stay safe.
Well that cleared up quite alot. Just out of curiosity is this a good/safe method of mounting soft woods like pine or poplar for turning? Just asking coz i have had screws pull out of softer wood before when mounted using just a face plate for turning. Thank you for sharing your experience sir.
You should have no problems if used properly within the manufacturers guidelines. That is you use the correct size screw whole and mounting a crossgrain blank and not using end grain and the blank does extend out too far.
Thanks for the detailed video! I am a long time woodworker(1970), but a newby to turning. I always appreciate someone who's been around a craft a long time cuz they know what's bogus and whats not! Just a word about drilling; the diameter of the screw inside the threads is right. The threads cut into the wood, but don't press the hole outward, causing a split. There! Ive exhausted my know how in turning wood! Keep up the good work!
Hello Mike…full view and Like very informative video..I am turning olive using the worm screw but..the piece was not flat on the chuck ,I thought I would get away with it….wrong thought the piece flew off destroying the internal threads.( it will be on the video)Turn and learn Mike:):) Happy turnings Yiannis aka Bearded woodpecker( Athens Greece)
I use the woodworm screw to start almost all of my bowls and it works very well. I hadn't thought of using it on end-grain spindle turning as you suggest...I'll have to give it a try. Until now I've only turned this type of thing between centers, I can see how it would eliminate the hole made by the live center in the tail stock...at least on short pieces.
Great video as always Mike and most helpful. I have a One Way Talon Chuck which came with a woodworm screw, there is no mention of the size of drill bit to use. Do I measure the diameter of the screw using callipers and go for the same size drill bit? I’m new to this caper and don’t want it flying off. Thanks.
Nice video Mike. Very thorough explanation and the best I have seen on this subject. Excellent tips for all turners. The prep work your putting into your videos is really paying off. Great job and thanks!
mike this is a great video,,i seen in woodturners catalog (craft supplies) that they had something close to this,,its called precision machine screw center chuck,,,i was wanting your thoughts on this or do you have one
I do not have one. I have made do with a shopmade screw chuck on small piece like knobs or chess pieces as I show in videos on those. Larger pieces that I might use the precision screw chuck, I do fine with the woodworm screw. I am sure it is a nice piece of equipment but it does not solve any pressing chucking problems so would be a luxury.
Great video. I just got a Lite with the worm screw accessory for my Shopsmith and am anxious to use it. I am trying to watch as many videos as possible to get somewhat comfortable as I have never used one before. This helps a LOT!!! Also, I am subscribed to your channel. How do I get notifications of new videos?
Make sure to ring the bell next to the subscribe button. Be aware that YT does not always send out a notification. But I make a movie about every week and I am sure you have a lot of old ones to watch.😉
Hey Mr. Mike. I just stumbled upon this video as well as a lot of your other ones. I just wanted to say thank you for your information and your guidelines. They have proven very helpful in my shop.
Thank you, Mike. I use the worm screw a lot but for some reason I'm not quite sure of I tend to use a wrench/spanner to attach it to the blank before offering it up to the chuck after which I then tighten down the jaws. I don't think I've seen anyone else use "my" method on TH-cam so I just wonder do you see any issues, safety or otherwise, with this? Also, I agree with you that a hand held drill is quite adequate for drilling the hole and not having a pillar drill shouldn't put anyone off using a worm screw. Many thanks, Alan.
It should hold a shallow bowl no problem. Make the donut for a stronger hold. Richard Raffan has a video on turning a donut to strenthen a woodworm screw hold. Once you get past, say three inches, you start getting a lot of leverage and the risk increases.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning Thanks Mike. I haven’t turned something that large before and it’s daunting. I’d rather use a faceplate, but I don’t have one larger than a three inch. Another question, would a three inch faceplate work better than the worm screw?
Probably. There is some interchangeabilty. Some might have flat spots and others some concave areas to mesh against the jaw glides. If you need a replacement and are going to buy one, I would buy one from your manufacturer even though others might work. Notice the word might (or might not).
Hi Mike, Which would you recommend the Screw Chuck or the Face Plate when turning small shallow bowls? Thanks again for sharing such an interesting video. Cheers Andy
+Andrew Smith Screw chuck or woodworm screw is faster. Another option would be double sided tape and a faceplate but it offers no advantages over the other two.
A key point of the video was explaining how the flat sides of the screw go towards the jaw slides. I didn't know this when I first used one and the blank spun loose. While it didn't fly off, that important bit of information may very well save someone from having an accident. Thanks for all the great videos.
Good point that is poorly explained or incorrectly explained in some chuck manuals. Record Power is an example where the explanation and illustrations show the screw pushed back!
@@MikePeaceWoodturning I have the same Chuck as this one,just bought it. I was wondering how i can use the screw part as i do not have a lathe that turns down,i have to change the gear-belt? Thank you.
sorry but please add the time in the video this was explained
Great Video again, Mike. I had purchased a screw chuck before I got a scroll chuck with a wood screw. Doing things bassackwards seems to be my standard M.O. 🥴
I bet the screw chuck works well. Now you do not have to make once!
I've watched many of your videos , but this one has made me a subscriber. Great explanation. Thank you.
Welcome aboard!
Thanks Mike 👍
Thanks for sharing this with us, I believe this is the best video I have seen on this mount type. Thank you for sharing and have a blessed week y friend.
Dale
Thank you. And may you be blessed as well.
Awesome info, thanks for sharing
Don't know why more folks don't use them (when applicable of course). Also gives a known center for continuing the vessel depth guide. Use mine whenever I can. Great tip as usual, Mike.
Great video - thanks! I've never been exactly sure how the screw sat inside the chuck. Makes a LOT more sense now.
It's a very good video but not for Recordpower's Coronet Herald because It neccessates the locking of the spindle andd you cannot because rotating the chuck clockwise unwinds the the left hand thread of the handwheel.
Have you tried sticking the knock out bar thru the handwheel to hold the spindle in place? That only gives you one hand to spin on the blank. But many lathes, including my big PM require holding a button to lock the spindle. Same with my Laguna midi. My gripe with the Coronet Herald (my club won one in a Record Power contest a year ago) is not having a self extracting tail stock. To save a nickle they created about the only modern lathe I have seen without a self extracting tailstock.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning I tried the knockout bar through the handwheel but when the chuck, with wormscrew, are rotated clockwise the handwheel and bar just rotate and fall off. I would welcome a button, to hold, in to lock the spindle but I would imagine its a safety feature to stop you turning the lathe on when the spindle is locked. I can mount the blank onto the chuck while secured in a vice but it's annoying. I have spoken to anateur several turners, on TH-cam and they are all using the indexing lock to use worm screws, which Recordpower have warned not to do.
Thanks Mike.
Mike great video! I just bought a lathe yesterday for bowls and pens. Just subscribed to your channel, thanks for sharing video!!
Awesome! Thank you!
New to the woodworm screw, I'm having issues with once I put wood on and turn my lathe on it gets louder than it should. I also thread the wood I'm using to make screwing it on easier should I not be doing that?
No. You drill the appropriate hole and twist on the blank.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning ah ok...maybe that's why it gets so loud, thanks for the tip
Thanks for some good tips, I’m sure it’ll be helpful.
Glad you think so!
Thanks Mike just rough turned large piece of Jacaranda,green wood ,and found that using a backing washer gave a greater stability when using woodworm screw ,regards and stay safe.
Well that cleared up quite alot. Just out of curiosity is this a good/safe method of mounting soft woods like pine or poplar for turning? Just asking coz i have had screws pull out of softer wood before when mounted using just a face plate for turning. Thank you for sharing your experience sir.
You should have no problems if used properly within the manufacturers guidelines. That is you use the correct size screw whole and mounting a crossgrain blank and not using end grain and the blank does extend out too far.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning Much appreciated for the feedback. Ill give it a go today. Thank you again.
@@DigitalNative01 You can also stffen the fibers with a few drops of thin CA if you feel it necessary.
Great info for us beginners. Thank you
Thanks for the detailed video! I am a long time woodworker(1970), but a newby to turning. I always appreciate someone who's been around a craft a long time cuz they know what's bogus and whats not! Just a word about drilling; the diameter of the screw inside the threads is right. The threads cut into the wood, but don't press the hole outward, causing a split. There! Ive exhausted my know how in turning wood! Keep up the good work!
So informative. Thanks so much.
I just saw that woodworm screw in my lathe stuff this morning……I think I’ll put it to use! Thanks!
That was good I liked it that something I didn't know about
Straight forward and helpful. Thanks.
Very clear and helpful...for a new turner like myself...
I've got a #sck4 gear chuck and the jaws keep falling off
I've learnt a lot from your videos.
Thx and regards from Germany
Have a nice Xmas
Thanks. Youtoo.
Does it matter which set of jaws you use in the chuck? Does it fit better in the jaws designed for a mortise or a tenon on the base of the bowl?
+Matt KnowsThat Yes, you normally have to use the standard jaws. See the instructions for your Chuck.
Hello Mike…full view and Like very informative video..I am turning olive using the worm screw but..the piece was not flat on the chuck ,I thought I would get away with it….wrong thought the piece flew off destroying the internal threads.( it will be on the video)Turn and learn Mike:):)
Happy turnings
Yiannis aka Bearded woodpecker( Athens Greece)
Yes, the surface needs to be reasonably flat. I am guessing the piece was fairly large and pushing the limits of a WW screw?
@@MikePeaceWoodturning Correct :)
Thanks, very helpful info!
I use the woodworm screw to start almost all of my bowls and it works very well. I hadn't thought of using it on end-grain spindle turning as you suggest...I'll have to give it a try. Until now I've only turned this type of thing between centers, I can see how it would eliminate the hole made by the live center in the tail stock...at least on short pieces.
Hello Mike. another great video... thanks!.
Thanks, Dave. The WW screw is a great technique often underutiized.
Great video as always Mike and most helpful.
I have a One Way Talon Chuck which came with a woodworm screw, there is no mention of the size of drill bit to use. Do I measure the diameter of the screw using callipers and go for the same size drill bit?
I’m new to this caper and don’t want it flying off. Thanks.
Check the instructions that came with it or download from Oneway. They call for a 11/32" (9 mm) hole about 3/4" (19 mm) deep
@@MikePeaceWoodturning Thank you, will do.
Thanks, Mike.
Nice video Mike. Very thorough explanation and the best I have seen on this subject. Excellent tips for all turners. The prep work your putting into your videos is really paying off. Great job and thanks!
+Rick Stonewood Arts
Thanks so much for your comment Rick. Feedback from viewers like you keep me going.
mike this is a great video,,i seen in woodturners catalog (craft supplies) that they had something close to this,,its called precision machine screw center chuck,,,i was wanting your thoughts on this or do you have one
I do not have one. I have made do with a shopmade screw chuck on small piece like knobs or chess pieces as I show in videos on those. Larger pieces that I might use the precision screw chuck, I do fine with the woodworm screw. I am sure it is a nice piece of equipment but it does not solve any pressing chucking problems so would be a luxury.
Thank you so much. Great review for someone who has‘not turn for couple years. Be safe!
Glad it was helpful!
Very useful video. Thank you so much...
Very nice instructional video Mike!
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Another very good, informative video. Thank you, Mike!
Very welcome
What is CA? some kind of glue?
Superglue Cyanoacrylate
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Very informative... thank you!
Thanks for watching, Rick!
Thank you for the helpful tips.
You bet!
Great video. I just got a Lite with the worm screw accessory for my Shopsmith and am anxious to use it. I am trying to watch as many videos as possible to get somewhat comfortable as I have never used one before. This helps a LOT!!! Also, I am subscribed to your channel. How do I get notifications of new videos?
Make sure to ring the bell next to the subscribe button. Be aware that YT does not always send out a notification. But I make a movie about every week and I am sure you have a lot of old ones to watch.😉
Hey Mr. Mike. I just stumbled upon this video as well as a lot of your other ones. I just wanted to say thank you for your information and your guidelines. They have proven very helpful in my shop.
I appreciate that!
Some people just know how to get on here and SIMPLY explain things and some.... well....... don't. Thanks Mike.
Thanks, Mark. I wish I could make all of my videos this crisp. Maybe that is why this one is so popular. I am always learning.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning As a beginner your vids are VERY helpful...thanks Mike.
Thank you, Mike. I use the worm screw a lot but for some reason I'm not quite sure of I tend to use a wrench/spanner to attach it to the blank before offering it up to the chuck after which I then tighten down the jaws.
I don't think I've seen anyone else use "my" method on TH-cam so I just wonder do you see any issues, safety or otherwise, with this?
Also, I agree with you that a hand held drill is quite adequate for drilling the hole and not having a pillar drill shouldn't put anyone off using a worm screw.
Many thanks,
Alan.
+Alan Simpson I say if you like mounting with a wrench off the lathe go for it. Seems a little harder to me requiring an extra tool.
Are their any issues one should be aware of between using a screw in dry wood vs green wood? Thanks and always learn something from you videos.
I do not think so. More of an issue is how hard the wood is. Sometimes you might use a large drill bit by maybe 1/32"
Thank you.
Some good advise for the beginner....thanks.
No problem!
Will a worm screw hold a 10” bowl
It should hold a shallow bowl no problem. Make the donut for a stronger hold. Richard Raffan has a video on turning a donut to strenthen a woodworm screw hold. Once you get past, say three inches, you start getting a lot of leverage and the risk increases.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning
Thanks Mike. I haven’t turned something that large before and it’s daunting. I’d rather use a faceplate, but I don’t have one larger than a three inch.
Another question, would a three inch faceplate work better than the worm screw?
@@e.dbogan6266 My big PM came with a 3" FP and I have held blanks weighing as much as 40 lbs. So yes, you will be fine.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning
Thanks Mike. That is very helpful! Take care.
your view does not show how to mount it. the camera should've been from the tailstock view.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I agree I could have improved that camera angle.
Is it best to have the worm screw matched to the scroll chuck?
Probably. There is some interchangeabilty. Some might have flat spots and others some concave areas to mesh against the jaw glides. If you need a replacement and are going to buy one, I would buy one from your manufacturer even though others might work. Notice the word might (or might not).
Mike,
What mounting method would you recommend to be able to balance the wood on the chuck for grain or natural edges?
I use a two spur drive in the spindle and a live center with a point and ring, not a 90 degree cone.
Hi Mike,
Which would you recommend the Screw Chuck or the Face Plate when turning small shallow bowls?
Thanks again for sharing such an interesting video.
Cheers
Andy
+Andrew Smith
Screw chuck or woodworm screw is faster. Another option would be double sided tape and a faceplate but it offers no advantages over the other two.
Thanks Mike, I appreciate your help.
Take care.
Cheers
Andy
Thanks for putting this video together Mike. What make and model lathe are you using?
+Collin Birkett Powermatic 3520b
Is it hard to hide the hole that is leftover from the worm screw? Seems to be quite a large hole!
It is typically used in what will be the hollow part of the bowl. So it goes away when you reverse the bowl to hollow.
Got it.
Great information. Thanks Mike.
Does it tap the hole as it is screwed in?
Yes
Thank you Mike!