One things for sure. He didn’t bother to read the instructions! G3 is a great chuck, and if you buy one take the time to read the assembly/installation instructions! He missed a few things that could damage the lathe, and some that could cause serious injury to the operator of the lathe! Sincerely hope none of that came back to “bite” him!
Good video... The G3 is a great all around chuck with several jaws available. To properly seat the jaws leave the screws a little lose... Tighten the chuck and the jaws will align evenly then tighten the screws. When using the worm screw be sure to seriously tighten the jaws... Don't need a chunk of wood flying off at 2000 rpm.
Noticed you tightened the screws for the jaws are you were putting them on. What you might want to do is just have the screws in nearly all the way, but not tight, then use the t bar to close the jaws until they just touch. THEN tighten the screws. That way the jaws are perfectly centered on the chuck. Just thought I would pas that along.
I just bought one, haven't received it yet. but all the other videos I've watched said to put screws in then tighten the jaws to center them, then tighten all the screws! Hope I am right on this!
As noted below, you missed the part that each of the jaws come with a number and that each numbered jaw should be installed onto the corresponding numbered position of the Chuck. Also, was a bit concerned that you seemed to 'force' the adapter into the chuck.
I had the same problem installing the thread adapter. I found the culprit was a small burr in the set screw hole to lock the adapter in place. Easy fix. I see others have mentioned the numbered jaws.
Good video. I am just getting into this and I was told to order a G3 chuck for the lathe I'm buying. It was very helpful for me to be able to watch your video. Thank you very much for taking the time to post it
I purchased the same lathe from Sears. It was on sale for $265. Almost $200 off regular price. Let me know how you like the chuck. I want to get one. Don't know which kind to get. I'm new to turning. Thanks. Enjoy your videos.
There are two main types of chucks; one that operates with a pair of rods, and this style that uses a drill chuck style key. If I have to support the workpiece with one hand to hold it square in the chuck that leaves me with only one free hand to tighten the chuck, so I though the dual rod operated kind seemed like it would be difficult to use, but those are cheaper. Nova offers a variety of other jay sizes that can be changed out for others if I need a larger or smaller set of jaws.
All my life I worked in mass production business, to keep the cost down... you never include even a washer extra. Early in the video when you are getting the components of the box, you showed a book a very useful book that should be read as first step, , also in the package there were hex keys and screws and a COMPONENT you could not regognise. May I with all respect suggest to read the instruction before you assemble it in particular even you are making an informative video, in most of cases the viewers for such videos are novas enthusiastic audience, you should consider giving a full care of your info you are passing on. I apologies for my remarks, but, I felt making informative videos should be well prepared.
You forgot to round off the corners of the jaws, the part that'll take skin off later when you touch it spinning. Also, I hate the unboxing part. Why not take everything out, clean them up and show how they make a unit, then put it on the lathe and show how it works. I don't want to watch anyone open plastic bags ever again.
One things for sure. He didn’t bother to read the instructions! G3 is a great chuck, and if you buy one take the time to read the assembly/installation instructions! He missed a few things that could damage the lathe, and some that could cause serious injury to the operator of the lathe! Sincerely hope none of that came back to “bite” him!
Good video... The G3 is a great all around chuck with several jaws available. To properly seat the jaws leave the screws a little lose... Tighten the chuck and the jaws will align evenly then tighten the screws. When using the worm screw be sure to seriously tighten the jaws... Don't need a chunk of wood flying off at 2000 rpm.
Noticed you tightened the screws for the jaws are you were putting them on. What you might want to do is just have the screws in nearly all the way, but not tight, then use the t bar to close the jaws until they just touch. THEN tighten the screws. That way the jaws are perfectly centered on the chuck. Just thought I would pas that along.
I just bought one, haven't received it yet. but all the other videos I've watched said to put screws in then tighten the jaws to center them, then tighten all the screws! Hope I am right on this!
thank you for sharing this.. I just picked up the Nova G3 Anniversary package and your video helped a lot..
Add on... I did it... Got it assembled and it worked perfectly
those little red pieces are pads for the set screws so you dont damage the chuck or insert
lol thanks, had no idea
As noted below, you missed the part that each of the jaws come with a number and that each numbered jaw should be installed onto the corresponding numbered position of the Chuck. Also, was a bit concerned that you seemed to 'force' the adapter into the chuck.
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Some things you had better just know?
I had the same problem installing the thread adapter. I found the culprit was a small burr in the set screw hole to lock the adapter in place. Easy fix. I see others have mentioned the numbered jaws.
+Gil Grace Thank for the feedback!
Good video. I am just getting into this and I was told to order a G3 chuck for the lathe I'm buying. It was very helpful for me to be able to watch your video. Thank you very much for taking the time to post it
I purchased the same lathe from Sears. It was on sale for $265. Almost $200 off regular price. Let me know how you like the chuck. I want to get one. Don't know which kind to get. I'm new to turning. Thanks. Enjoy your videos.
There are two main types of chucks; one that operates with a pair of rods, and this style that uses a drill chuck style key. If I have to support the workpiece with one hand to hold it square in the chuck that leaves me with only one free hand to tighten the chuck, so I though the dual rod operated kind seemed like it would be difficult to use, but those are cheaper. Nova offers a variety of other jay sizes that can be changed out for others if I need a larger or smaller set of jaws.
All my life I worked in mass production business, to keep the cost down... you never include even a washer extra.
Early in the video when you are getting the components of the box, you showed a book a very useful book that should be read as first step, , also in the package there were hex keys and screws and a COMPONENT you could not regognise.
May I with all respect suggest to read the instruction before you assemble it in particular even you are making an informative video, in most of cases the viewers for such videos are novas enthusiastic audience, you should consider giving a full care of your info you are passing on.
I apologies for my remarks, but, I felt making informative videos should be well prepared.
thanks for the help. ♡
i have a mini lathe from harbor freight tools. do yo think this chuck will fit and work fine on it?
+mvreventon As long as the threads match it should work.
each jaw has a number for the right sides
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You forgot to round off the corners of the jaws, the part that'll take skin off later when you touch it spinning. Also, I hate the unboxing part. Why not take everything out, clean them up and show how they make a unit, then put it on the lathe and show how it works. I don't want to watch anyone open plastic bags ever again.
WD40 is the best for taking off cosmoline.