Reviewer: John Darovec (Bradenton, FL)
Excellent--this has saved the day. I make my bowls while the chuck holds the bottom and then turn them around and grab them with the rubber stops of the jumbo jaws. This gives me total freedom to shape the bottoms of the bowls.
Reviewer: Thomas Schmelter (Rocky Hill, CT)
I had tried to make my own flat jaws. Not worth the effort. These were a pleasant surprise. They fit perfectly, run very smooth, beautiful finish. And, the price was great.
For reversing large bowls to finish the pedestal, there are two choices, a jam chuck or something like the flat jaws. In addition to holding the bowl perfectly concentric with the axis on which it was turned, it sets up in no more than two or three minutes, as opposed to ten to twenty for creating a jam chuck to fit. Nothing else even comes close!
Reviewer: John Bridgford (Joplin, MO)
No regrets buying this accessory, easy to use, holds bowls securely and gently at the same time, quality materials.
Reviewer: Michael Jacobson (New Prague, MN)
This is my first set of flat jaws as I am a novice turner. I have used them several times and they work very well on my Jet Mini. The surface finish is great, it adjusts smoothly and hold the workpiece well. Look forward to many good years of service.
Reviewer: Enrique Riveracortes (Mesa, AZ)
When I remount a project on the lathe, the work piece is always centered eliminating any wobble.
Reviewer: Eugene Calsyn (Sheffield, IL)
I received the jaws and have used them several times and I think they work great.
Reviewer: Mark Heatwole (Annandale, VA)
These jaws really work great on my Jet Mini. It securely holds bowls so that I can put a nice foot on them.
I cut off an Allan wrench and chucked it into my drill. This makes changing the pins a snap. Great tool!
I cannot begin to tell you how happy I was to buy this tool. It is the best tool in my new venture of bowl turning. I was really amazed in the quality and balance of the tool. I really love it.
Simple - They Work as advertised
Reviewer: Lonnie Miller (Dixon, MO)
This is a great product, wish it came with a few extra screws
Reviewer: Gary Robertson (Orange, TX)
I bought these jaws with several other items that were needed around the shop. I thought they looked like they may work for some bowls and saucers that were waiting in the dust for me to make some temporary chucks. What an understatement! These jaws are making finishing off bowls and small plates a very simple part of the turning process.
Now I just wish that I had bought them with the Barracuda 2 chuck system I got last year. These large flat jaws just round out a very good chuck system.
Reviewer: Albert C Milley (Glace Bay, Nova Scotia)
Iam. very pleased with my 8" flat jaws chuck & with the service I got when I ordered it it works great - Thanks
Reviewer: Larry Hearn (Mt Zion, IL)
Excellent product. I Should have bought it when I bought the chuck, it works great!!
For the price and being made in China, these flat jaws work excellent with all my bowls and even oblong/square projects. Well worth the price.
Reviewer: Ross Bruno (Dunellen, NJ US, )
Was very happy with the chuck that these fit, and needed these jaws as well. All in all a nice piece,... but I think the cost was a bit high,(almost half the price of the chuck),... and they have some SERIOUS weight to them. So it would have been "Perfect" if they were a bit less expensive, and a lot lighter in weight. Still a nice piece though, and I've had no problems with them.