Ideal size 4 jaw for SB 13

[sturgeondaddy74]

I have a SB 13 that I am looking to tool up. What is the ideal size 4 jaw independent chuck? This lathe I got for doing bigger stuff on. I was thinking an 8 inch.

 

[Ulma Doctor]

8 would be great

 

[pontiac428]

What he said. 8" is a good, versatile chuck.

 

[Jim F]

HTRAL says 7 1/2" for a 13.

 

[Gaffer]

My Colchester 13” came with an 8” 4-jaw and it fits and performs nicely.

 

[sturgeondaddy74]

Thanks for all the responses. I will start shopping around for a nice 8 inch.