Chuck Cradle

[Beachside_Hank]

Tired of playing the three handed monkey when changing lathe chucks, I combined the needs of my 4”- 4 jaw and the 3”- 3 jaw into one positioner. Now it’s like loading a torpedo tube, with the screws at just the right height to slip into the plate holes. I find I can’t stop myself yelling “torpedo los!”, in my best U-Boat captains imitation when I start the lathe.




Grooves to clear the prism in both directions.

 

[Bob Parker]

Great idea. I will be building one.

 

[Tin Falcon]

A little overkill but a nice tool. I have always just used a piece of scap 1 x but having a cut out to keep the chuck from rolling and the cleats are a nice addition.
Tin

 

[stew]

HI,
That is something I have been meaning to make for My Lathe for a long time. I hadn't thought of a 2 in 1 Set Up though, that is a good idea.
All The Best Stew