One of the easiest to use, best value chucks on the market The Barracuda2 is an easy to use, high-performance, full accessorized key operated self centering four-jaw lathe chuck system. You only need one hand to use this lathe chuck as the "T" handle jaw tightening key enables you to to tighten the jaws with only one hand while your other hand is free to support your work. Key Benefits:
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The Barracuda2 chuck was a replacement for a previous Penn State lever action chuck. I expected the key chuck to work much smoother than it does but it is a good value. I have already had a chance to change the chuck jaws and that is a handy feature. I have ordered the multi-tooth spur insert and can't wait to try it out as well.
Excellent chuck, I especially like the one hand operation of the chuck key, allows for support and centering of the work, Great quality at a very affordable price. Turned my first goblet this week.
Outstanding chuck.
I replaced my JET chuck with-in 10 min. of getting the delivery. Went to the box of the largest jaws in the box and exchanged them. Attached a vase that I thought was finished but my teacher thought it needed to be hollow formed some more. Using one hand on pot & the other on chuck key has made a big difference. One needs more than 1/8" grip to make safe. I must have put too much side force as I was drawing the gouge out -- The pot poped off & caught my left little finger. Crack ! That wasn't the pot ! At 66 I'm still learning some hard lessons. How much torque will this chuck / key system take ?
This is a great chuck for beginners and all level turners.
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