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Lathe chucks are foundational tools, much like good vices are on milling machines. Given that a 3 and 4 jaw chuck will hold almost everything we turn, it really pays to own the best chucks you can afford.
Good chucks grip better, more accurately and more consistently. Lock down on a work piece with a Rohm, Pratt Burnerd, Samchully or Kitagawa chuck and you'll see what I mean.
If you are patient, you can often buy a high end chuck for just a bit more than a cheap import chuck. I only own top tier chucks, all of which came from eBay for around 25% or less of their retail cost. Decide what you want and wait for it; it will eventually show up.
Good chucks grip better, more accurately and more consistently. Lock down on a work piece with a Rohm, Pratt Burnerd, Samchully or Kitagawa chuck and you'll see what I mean.
If you are patient, you can often buy a high end chuck for just a bit more than a cheap import chuck. I only own top tier chucks, all of which came from eBay for around 25% or less of their retail cost. Decide what you want and wait for it; it will eventually show up.