The 8", 4 jaw D1-5 chuck that came with the G4003g lathe is, to be generous, a massive POS.
I believe it's the mounts for the jaw screws that are flexing and I can't get a reliable tightness and reading.
So, who's good as a replacement?
Can't justify REAL good at near half the price of the lathe so of the 2nd tier offerings, who's good, better, best?
The South Bend is from Grizzly, appears to have desirable features and is on closeout for $500+.
Bison I can get for the same price.
Gator...I'm not overly confident of.
Other suggestions?
I believe it's the mounts for the jaw screws that are flexing and I can't get a reliable tightness and reading.
So, who's good as a replacement?
Can't justify REAL good at near half the price of the lathe so of the 2nd tier offerings, who's good, better, best?
The South Bend is from Grizzly, appears to have desirable features and is on closeout for $500+.
Bison I can get for the same price.
Gator...I'm not overly confident of.
Other suggestions?
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