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The lathe I just bought came with an 8" 4-jaw chuck (tag says Cushman). I cleaned most of the surface rust off of it, and retracted the jaws halfway.
Two of the jaws have a bit of "give" when not clamped. That it, the jaw and its screw can move back and forward slightly in their channels. However, when I clamp a piece of metal they are not loose.
I am wondering if this is how they are designed.
Two of the jaws have a bit of "give" when not clamped. That it, the jaw and its screw can move back and forward slightly in their channels. However, when I clamp a piece of metal they are not loose.
I am wondering if this is how they are designed.