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Barracuda3 Micro Lathe Key Chuck System

Item #: CSC500K
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Here is a full featured and complete key operated scroll chuck system in a small package. The keyed operation allows you to use a single hand to tighten the jaws while you other hand is free to support your work. The chuck is self centering and ideal for small cup projects, miniatures and small spindle work. This premium 4-jaw self-centering chuck system fits mini, midi and micro lathes. With a 2-1/8" body it is an ideal chuck for small projects, cups, miniatures and small spindle work. Adapts to lathes with either 3/4" x 16tpi or 1" x 8tpi. Chuck Weight only 1 lb.

Purchase includes:

Mini #2 Round Jaws (pre-mounted)
#1 Step Jaws
Pin Jaws
Allen tightening wrench
Tightening Key
Adapter for 3/4" x 16tpi (1" x 8tpi standard)
Supplied in an attractive blow molded case.

Barracuda3 Micro Lathe Key Chuck System Specifications

Specification Description
Type: Key Operated
Compatible Spindle Sizes: 3/4" x 16tpi, 1" x 8tpi
Included Jaws: Pin,#1,#3
Pin Jaw Grip: Internal: 7/8" to 1-5/8"
#1 Step jaw gripping: External: 1/16 to 13/16", Internal : 5/8 to 1-3/4"
#2 Standard Jaw gripping: External: 3/32" to 1-3/8",Yes, Internal: 11/16" to 2-3/8",Yes
#3 Large Round Jaw Gripping: Not Available
Large Flat Jaw Gripping: Not Available
Small Flat Gripping: Not Available
Category: Barracuda 4 Jaw Chucks

Barracuda3 Micro Lathe Key Chuck System Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 10 Reviews

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4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Barricuda 3
Reviewer: Charles W. Brown (Mossyrock, WA)
Submitted: 11.29.2011

I like BUT . . . I wish I'd bought the other style, the key is a hassle.

5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Nice Chuck with 4 jaw sets and tools
Reviewer: Scott Glass (Depoe bay, OR)
Submitted: 5.13.2011

I noticed one reviewer took of stars because it does not come with tapered jaws. I find the jaws hold quite well and have not tried it on large items I think it has more plus than negatives. I am making small lidded boxes and other stuff. You could probably hold a toothpick with the smallest set of jaws. The pics show 3 jaws but there is actually a 4th set that is larger, I measure 52 mm closed. The key fits without having to keep turning it to fit as in myG3 chuck. No noticeable runout and lightweight for my little table top lathe. Also no problems with the chuck coming loose, a problem which I had with a more expensive chuck.Also they give you a proper "t" handle allen wrench, I had to make one for my other chuck. I can't think of anything I dislike about this little chuck.

5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Great little chuck
Reviewer: Dale Thomas (Sapulpa, OK)
Submitted: 5.31.2010

This little chuck works great, with the small profile it's easy to turn small items.

3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 High quality chuck that falls a little short
Reviewer: David Moncada (Centennial, CO)
Submitted: 5.6.2010

Well made and easy to use. I'd like this little chuck more if the manufacturer provided a set of dovetail jaws for precision gripping in the under 50mm category. It is unfortunate, but for this reason, it's not the chuck I use for most small work.

5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Micro Lathe Chuck
Reviewer: David Stanbrough (Prineville, OR)
Submitted: 2.2.2010

This is the best chuck I have found for a mini lathe. I have several others that are more expensive and they are suppose to also be for mini lathes but they are still too large in my opinion. I find myself reaching for this little jewel most of the time. Its small light weight and screws on the spindle in a flash and is a highly precision chuck with no runout that I can detect. I wish I had bough this chuck first and saved myself a lot of trail and error purchases of other chucks.

4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Micro Chuck
Reviewer: david freundlich (Miami, FL)
Submitted: 10.10.2009

Works well, does what I need it to do. Very nicely finished, good carrying case. Great chuck for small lathe work, great price - especially on sale.

5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Micro Chuck System
Reviewer: Stephen Rome (St. Rose, LA)
Submitted: 6.23.2009

I recently purchased the PS micro chuck system and I am quite impressed. The quality rivals my more expensive One-Way and Vicmarc chucks. I especially wanted to try this small chuck out for my Jet mini and Carbatec lathes and I gotta say, "It's a perfect fit!" Great precise, holding ability and little stress on the smaller bearings on these machines. Glad I made the purchase!

5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 BarrAcuda CSC500K
Reviewer: John Higgins (Perry, OH)
Submitted: 5.26.2009

I purchashed this Micro Chuck recently and have had a chance to use it several times since. I am glad to say it is well worth the money. Very affordable and excellent quality. Well worth the price and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a small and well manufactured Micro Lathe Chuck. Thanks for an excellent product.

5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Very pleased.
Reviewer: Frank Townend (Alexandria, VA)
Submitted: 4.11.2009

This is a very nice little chuck with everything you need in a blow-molded plastic case. I find myself using it quite often; perfect for smaller turnings. Don't let the small size fool you, this full-feature chuck is built as sturdy as the larger ones in the series.

5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 csc500K chuck
Reviewer: Robert Shay (Hagerstown, MD)
Submitted: 3.22.2009

I recently got this chuck to do small turnings. I was very well pleased with the look and operation, I feel safer when turning small parts than I do with a larger chuck. This is a very well made product.

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