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Help finding a Vertex VKC-8 chuck
- Thread starter jlficken
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Thanks!
I got it for $117 shipped so hopefully it’s in as good of shape as it appears to be.
I’d still like to find the Vertex I posted about just because.
I’m probably going to grab that aluminum adapter plate for the 6” Vertex 3-jaw as well even though I’d rather it was steel but that doesn’t seem to be an option and I’m striking out on finding a piece of 8” steel on eBay to make my own.
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That's a great deal, nice score!
Yeah an 8" dia piece of steel suitable for a backplate would usually be pricey unless it was an off cut or scrap or something. I started out with a cast iron blank chuck backplate. But these days prices have gone up a lot on stuff like this too. Cast iron would be more ideal for a backplate but for a RT not entirely necessary. Cast iron is messy to machine so just avoiding that may be worth it.
Yeah an 8" dia piece of steel suitable for a backplate would usually be pricey unless it was an off cut or scrap or something. I started out with a cast iron blank chuck backplate. But these days prices have gone up a lot on stuff like this too. Cast iron would be more ideal for a backplate but for a RT not entirely necessary. Cast iron is messy to machine so just avoiding that may be worth it.
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$117 for an 8" Buck ?Even for a 4 jaw , You stole it and should be arrested . My little 6" 3 jaw sold for $425 on the bay .
I’m new enough at this that I just wasn’t sure if it was worth it. I guess it was…nice!!
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