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Greetings,
The package I got with my 8x16 lathe came with a 4 jaw chuck but it is the self centering type which, apart from square stock, does not have the utility of an independent 4 jaw chuck. I have watched a ton of videos, got my DRO going on the mill for bolt circles, and am ready to tackle the project. However, I am having a hard time sourcing a chunk of cast iron (I presume that is the preferred material) to make the back plate out of. Anybody got any tips as to where to find suitable stock for this? The chuck will be 125mm.
Thanks
Tom
The package I got with my 8x16 lathe came with a 4 jaw chuck but it is the self centering type which, apart from square stock, does not have the utility of an independent 4 jaw chuck. I have watched a ton of videos, got my DRO going on the mill for bolt circles, and am ready to tackle the project. However, I am having a hard time sourcing a chunk of cast iron (I presume that is the preferred material) to make the back plate out of. Anybody got any tips as to where to find suitable stock for this? The chuck will be 125mm.
Thanks
Tom