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PSI Woodworking CSC3000C Barracuda Wood Lathe Key Chuck System

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Style: Chuck System


Features

  • Includes: (1) Barracuda2 chuck body, (4) self-centering jaw sets, (1) woodworm screw chuck, (1) spindle adapter, (1) gear key, (1) Allen wrench, (8) screws, (1) storage case
  • Barracuda2 chuck body is 3. 5" Diameter and weighs 2.60 lbs. ; pre-threaded to 1" X 8TPI and includes 3/4" X 16TPI spindle adapter
  • #1 step jaws: 3/32" To 1-3/8" & 11/16" To 2-3/8"; #2 round jaws: 7/8" To 1-1/2" &1-1/4" To 2"; #3 wide bowl jaws: 3-1/16" To 4-3/8"; pin jaws: 1" To 2-1/4"
  • With the variety of included jaws, The CSC3000C will mount most turning projects onto your Lathe; including bowls, spindles, pens, other small turning projects, and much more
  • This is a C-Series Chuck; Compatible with all additional C-Series Jaws and accessories: 7-3/4" Jumbo Flat Jaws (CJAWFJ2), 5" Small Flat Jaws (CJAWFJ1), Set of 2 Alligator Jaws (LCALJAWS), Pen Blank Drilling Jaws (CJAWPEN), 8-1/4" Super Finishing Jaws (CJAWXL), and more!

Description

One of the easiest to use, best value chucks on the market. The Barracuda2 is an easy to use, high-performance, full accessorized key operated self centering four-jaw lathe chuck system. You only need one hand to use this lathe chuck as the "T" handle jaw tightening key enables you to to tighten the jaws with only one hand while your other hand is free to support your work.Comes with a wide variety of accessories (including 4 sets of jaws), and will mount any project onto your lathe. Ideal for bowls, spindles, small projects and much more. Fits all "C" series accessories, a 3.5" diameter, 1" x 8tpi, weight is just 4.0 lbs., and comes with its own case. Includes; 1 jaws, 2 jaws, 3 jaws, 1" pin jaws, a Screw Chuck Adapter, 3/4" x 16tpi spindle adapter, "T" handled Jaw tightening key, "T" handled Allen wrench, and a carrying case.

Brand: PSI Woodworking


Item Weight: 8.6 Pounds


Compatible Devices: Lathe


Included Components: Spindle Adapter, Screwchuck, Jaw Sets(4), Allen Wrench, Chuck Body, Gear Key, Screws(8), Storage Case See more


Manufacturer: ‎PSI Woodworking


Part Number: ‎CSC3000C


Item Weight: ‎8.6 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎10.2 x 5 x 5.25 inches


Country of Origin: ‎China


Item model number: ‎CSC3000C


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Style: ‎Chuck System


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Included Components: ‎Spindle Adapter, Screwchuck, Jaw Sets(4), Allen Wrench, Chuck Body, Gear Key, Screws(8), Storage Case


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎2 Years Under Normal Use


Date First Available: November 10, 2006


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    • Use it almost Daily
Style: Chuck System
Great chuck. Use it for drilling pen blanks and squaring. With all the pieces it is very versatile. Primarily using fur pen blanks though so no knowledge on how well it holds larger pieces.
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023 by Earl Doan
    • This is a Good One
Style: Chuck System
I was watching a wood working class and the instructor said; "Get a GOOD chuck... There are Expensive Chucks, There are Good Chucks, There are OK Chucks and there are Chucks that are Junk". This one is a really GOOD solid chuck. There may be bells and whistles that an extra hundred dollars will buy you, like specialty shaped jaws. I believe additional jaws are available for this chuck, if you need them later. This chuck holds tight for safe turning. Jaws change out to hold large pieces. Jaws are easy to replace. It also has jaws to all different size turning... micro turning (like pens), In-between like Boxes of all sizes and jaws for most everything else. HIGHLY recommend this chuck for serious hobby turners, conservative professionals and those that just want a safe chuck that will not let go and bonk you in the head. Cons: None really. But if I do a fair eval, and I am really, REALLY nit-picky critical... It is an open gear chuck. This is good and bad option, so you decide. The gears MIGHT possibly get saw dust in them easier than a closed chuck if you have a real messy shop, but I have not experienced this yet. Then again, it is simple to clean out an open chuck with an air hose. A closed chuck you have to disassemble to clean. The case is made from a cheap "looking" recycled plastic... only time will tell. I have had cheap plastic cases break in a year (mostly the latches) and I have a skillsaw in a cheap plastic case that is twenty years old and still going. My thought on this really is; I am a wood worker and I like my nicest tools in dovetailed wood cases. So I will make a case for this very nice tool, this winter when I am done making Christmas gifts. Lastly, the wrench to take the jaws on and off is kinda flimsy, but it works ok. Then again, so is every wrench I ever got with every tool I have ever purchased. End result... Buy this one. We all look at twenty or so chucks on Amazon before we pull the trigger. This is NOT a chuck that will sit in the box collecting dust because you loath it. PS: I bought a slighty cheaper one before this one, with a BIG name on it (bought here on Amazon). I purchased it before I did my homework. I just trusted the BIG name. What a total waste of my money. I can only use it with tail support, no bowls, boxes or spheres. This one lets me make all of those with confidence that I won't get bonked in the head. Now I am knocking out really nice Christmas presents without wasted wood. Enjoy your Wood Turning therapy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2021 by Captkid1
    • Best bang for your buck
Style: Chuck System
I read every review I could find before purchasing a scroll back 4 jaw wood chuck to complement my little Jet midi lathe and decided to take a chance on the CSC3000C. Prior to retirement I worked in machine shops for many years and have a metal lathe in my workshop, but it's too large for small wood turning and I needed a chuck for small wooden pieces. Upon receiving, & initial inspection of, the Barracuda chuck I was impressed with the fit and finish of the componets. I attached an indicator to my Jet's spindle and the run out was .0005 ( one half of one thousandth of an inch or the thickness of cigarette paper). I screwed the smallest set of jaws onto the Barracuda's chuck body installed on my Jet lathe's 1-8 spindle, lightly clamped a ground 3/8 dowel pin between the jaws and checked the run out. I was impressed with less than .005 (roughly double the thickness of 2 sheets of newsprint) total indicator movement. That means all the individually machined parts, including the scroll back, were held to very close tolerances while being manufactured. I've used brand new American made scroll backed metal lathe chucks that were not as precise. During the past few months I've done some very precise wood working using this chuck. I've even set up round dowels with an indicator and tapped on them to obtain absolute center for end drilling with perfect results. I've encounter no problems holding larger pieces of wood with the different sets of jaws. I've checked, but never experienced the jaws coming loose on larger pieces. I think some of the problems reviewers encountered with this little wood chuck came from lack of finesse and experience. When installing a larger piece it sometimes helps to gently apply light pressure in alternating directions as you tighten the jaws to encourage the piece to "nest". Lathe speed, proper tools and the sharpness of the tools also can contribute to problems with the chuck's grip. Most importantly some individuals may have expected this little chuck to perform tasks that were beyond its capabilities. If they're constantly throwing parts out of the chuck, they need a larger lathe and a much larger chuck. Or, better yet, set up an irregularly shaped piece between centers and use this chuck for finishing. Better instructions would certanly help in this department. I also noticed the chuck displayed in the Penn catalog looked different than the one I received 4 months ago. Mine has a different chuck key (like the Nova chuck) and there was no cover over the back side of the chuck. Altho there are small "dimples" on the back side of the chuck body for possible drill & tap locations to attach a back plate, the design has been changed. My theory on the removal of the back plate probably stems from problems with accumulation of fine wood dust inside the scroll. Metal lathe chucks generally don't get showered with fine powder like a wood chuck. It would be a good idea if the Penn company would update it's catalog. The current chuck key is exactly like the more expensive competition's, so it must be an improvement. Service life of this chuck? A metal lathe chuck can be lubricated because the size and nature of the waste material it gets bombarded with, generally won't jamb the scroll. Metal lathe chucks frequently have hardened components that contribute to long lives, but that quality contributes to the cost. Wood chucks can't really be greased or oiled because of the adhesive nature of lubricants. To keep costs down for the home wood worker, manufactures select materials that will give a reasonable amount of service for an affordable price. When used as intended, for light duty finish wood turning, this little chuck is all anyone should need for a home wood shop. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2011 by Allen B Sowinski
    • SOLID CHUCK with only one complaint
Style: Chuck System
First off, this chuck system is very solid and well-built. I've had it for about 4 years now and haven't had any major problems. The only issue I had with my chuck was the black screws that come with the chuck system kept wanting to strip out when changing the jaws. They give you extra screws but I made sure to clean out the threads as needed. Other than that, the ONLY gripe I have is that the jaws aren't smooth/have that dovetail shape like on other chuck systems. IDK if it's a design choice or patent issue but if the hole you're expanding the jaws into or the tenon you're gripping isn't EXACTLY the same diameter as the jaws you'll leave noticeable lines on the wood. There are ways to work around it but it just adds another step in the process of turning a bowl. So I give these jaws/chuck system a solid 8.5/10. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2023 by Francisco

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