vic newey | 25/11/2022 11:08:09 |
![]() 347 forum posts 173 photos | This unusual 3" chuck was originally supplied with my German Pittler lathe from 1895, the catalogue lists it as a two die chuck. The makers mark is a crown but not sure who the maker was if anyone knows? the only other marking on it is 1" so it's imperial as is the other 3 jaw chuck supplied as standard but made by Cushman USA Edited By vic newey on 25/11/2022 11:15:03 |
ega | 25/11/2022 11:29:10 |
2805 forum posts 219 photos | I have seen that mark before and have a faint feeling that it is a government mark. |
Brian Wood | 25/11/2022 11:32:30 |
2742 forum posts 39 photos | Hello Vic, I recall Crown supplied chucks to Myford for their early ML 1-3 lathes, the nose thread changed in size and pitch for the ML4, one of which my father bought in 1945 It may not of course be the same maker but the coincidence in activity is striking Regards Brian |
DC31k | 25/11/2022 11:53:50 |
1186 forum posts 11 photos | That style of chuck has been discussed here at least twice before: https://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=175124 https://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=158954 |
Martin Johnson 1 | 25/11/2022 12:33:53 |
320 forum posts 1 photos | I had a smaller version with my first lathe. An excellent chuck as I recall. Only snag is that on very small drills (and they will grip down to zero) the jaw will deflect the dril; just needs care tightening on small stuff. Definitely a keeper. Martin |
vic newey | 25/11/2022 13:48:16 |
![]() 347 forum posts 173 photos | Posted by DC31k on 25/11/2022 11:53:50:
That style of chuck has been discussed here at least twice before: https://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=175124 https://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=158954 ---------------------------------------------------------------- It seems to be the same type, however I did search first and no threads come up for "two die chuck" (other than mine now) Mine is as supplied with a backplate threaded 8tpi for the lathe mandrel Edited By vic newey on 25/11/2022 14:00:47 |
Bazyle | 25/11/2022 14:06:59 |
![]() 6956 forum posts 229 photos | I have a Pratt 2 JAW chuck which is similar but the back end is thinned down. "No8 Empire chuck" |
old mart | 25/11/2022 15:28:06 |
4655 forum posts 304 photos | I had a thread regarding a smaller version which was laying about at the museum, unfortunately even after buying a suitable Morse taper to chuck adaptor, it didn't run very well and it has been consigned to the bits box. Also Crown brand.
Edited By old mart on 25/11/2022 15:29:35 |
bricky | 25/11/2022 16:17:16 |
627 forum posts 72 photos | I have a smaller version with a BSA three rifle logo stamped on. Frank |
Tom Sheppard | 25/11/2022 16:42:54 |
47 forum posts | That'll be the Bantam size. |
ega | 26/11/2022 14:28:16 |
2805 forum posts 219 photos | Posted by ega on 25/11/2022 11:29:10:
I have seen that mark before and have a faint feeling that it is a government mark. Clearly, I was wrong! FWIW, here are two examples of the items faulty recollection of which misled me: Does anyone still use these? |
roy entwistle | 26/11/2022 15:28:17 |
1716 forum posts | Ega Yes, I do. Also outside ones and Odd Legs Roy |
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