PSI Woodworking CUG3418CCX Special Edition Utility Grip 4-Jaw Lathe Chuck System with Jumbo Flat Jaws

Bought this to replace a cheaper chuck I picked up long ago. Wish I would have just started with this one! It’s extremely well built and changing jaws is a breeze. Just make sure you put the correct number to the corresponding place on the chuck(which is clearly marked) and set up is quick and simple

The big aluminum plates for turning the bottoms off of bowls is a little wobbly.It does work, but you do not want to rotate it at speeds above 1000.It takes a very light touch and there is a slight learning curve to make things work right

Solid and heavy, overall seems to work well. Not overly impressed with how it tightens to the piece using the 2 stick handles. Frequently have to re-tighten, specially when rough turning. For the price and features would buy again.

At first, I liked the product. Its features and benefits. But after using it I found that using it without a tailstock caused premature wear out of the scroll. I've had it apart three times to unjamb it from the jaws. First, I just reassembled it. Second, I used wax as a lube. Third, and last, was using heavy oil as a lube, but this is attracting dust. I fear I'll be doing it again. Unfortunately, the thin chrome peels off when removing the locking ring and made a serious cut hazard. Second thoughts.

The only thing I dislike about this chuck is the screw strip really easy looking to upgrade now just because the screws are all stripped..