Axminster, Pen Jaws for the SK88 Chuck

Product Description

Axminster Woodturning have recreated some of the most popular jaws in the smaller size to accommodate the 88mm Essential Chuck. The Axminster Woodturning Pen Jaws allow you to drill pen blanks with confidence, knowing the result will be accurate and centred every time. Drilling a pen blank can be tricky; the hole needs to be central, straight and round. While various jigs are available for doing the job on a Pillar drill, by far the best method is to do the job on the lathe. The Axminster Woodturning Pen Jaws are 42mm deep and can accommodate either round or square blanks from 16mm upwards. The internal profile ensures a secure grip, even if the pen blank is not quite square. Using the jaws in ythe chuck and mounted on ythe lathe ensures the blank and the drill bit are centred on the same axis. You also have control of the speed of rotation and the feed speed of the drill bit. Advance the bit steadily and retract frequently to clear the waste. Once the jaws are fitted to ythe chuck you can drill batches of blanks to help speed up pen production. These jaws are designed to fit the SK88 chuck and will simply bolt onto the Accessory Mounting Jaws. All made entirely in Axminster, UK. As the Essential SK88 Chuck and Jaws are made from EN1A steel, instead of stainless steel like the Clubman and Evolution premium chuck offerings, it is recommend to spray it lightly with a dry lubricant on a regular basis to prevent tarnishing. You should do this more frequently if you are working in a damp workshop or turning wet timber. Please note: the Axminster Woodturning Essential SK88 range of jaws are compatible with the Clubman SK80 Chuck. The Essential SK88 Jaws will also fit the Clubman and Evolution SK100 Chucks as well as the Evolution SK114 Chuck, providing the SK88 Mounting Jaws are used.

• Fits the Axminster Woodturning SK88 chuck
• Specifically designed for pen turning
• Grips square and round blanks
• Accurate and centred results every time
• Made in Axminster, UK
• 1-year guarantee
• All sizes in inches are for reference only and are not as accurate as the sizes shown in millimeters. For best accuracy, please measure in millimeters.

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A range of super precision chucks and accessories, all uniquely designed and manufactured by those who truly understand woodturning. Precision-made in high grade stainless steel, the Chucks and their associated accessories have been developed over the years, to cover almost every situation likely to be encountered by the amateur or professional alike. In addition to chucks, Axminster Woodturning offers a Tailstock and Drive Centers, modular Tool Rests and Tools for Pen Making.




⚠ WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer.  Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.  For more information go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/wood-dust

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