At The Woodturning Store, we offer a comprehensive selection of wood lathe chucks and jaws to help you tackle a wide range of projects - from simple pens to more advanced workpieces. A chuck is an essential tool for woodturning, providing a secure hold on your workpiece while you shape and refine it on your lathe. Our chucks and jaws are available in various styles and sizes to accommodate different projects and materials, ensuring precision and stability. We offer a wide range of options to fit virtually any full-size, mini and midi lathe. Whether you have a more popular size with a 1 1/4" x 8 TPI or 1" x 8 TPI thread - or something more unique such as a 3/4" x 16 TPI or M33 x 3.5mm - we have a chuck for your lathe.
Selecting the right wood lathe chuck depends on the type of project you plan on working on. For example, larger bowls typically require a 4-jaw self-centering chuck, while smaller projects such as pens benefit from using a scroll chuck. Our selection of chucks has been hand-selected by our experienced team of woodturners to only include trusted brands with a track record of offering durabile and reliable products - including Hurricane Turning Tools, Axminster, Record Power and Oneway.
We carry various types of wood lathe chucks to cater to different woodturning applications:
Chuck jaws are the interchangeable components that hold the workpiece on your lathe. Typically, jaws are NOT interchangeable between different brands - so you will want to stick with jaws that were specifically made for your exact chuck. The chuck jaws that we have for sale include various types - from common dovetail jaws to specialty jaws. Below are some examples of the jaws we have to offer:
We offer a curated selection of premium lathe chucks from trusted brands, each renowned for their quality and performance in woodturning:
When selecting the right chuck for wood lathe projects, consider the size, type, and the nature of your workpiece. For larger bowl turning, a 4-jaw self-centering chuck is recommended. For smaller, more intricate work such as pen turning, a collet chuck is often the best choice. Be sure to also match the spindle thread size of your lathe to the chuck for compatibility.
Lathe chucks can vary widely in price due to factors such as the quality of materials used during the manufacturing process, the brand, and added features like self-centering mechanisms. For example, chucks made from high-grade stainless steel with advanced features typically come at a higher price. However, we also offer more affordable options that still deliver excellent performance, making them a great choice for hobbyists or beginners.
Here at The Woodturning Store, we are happy to be your your one-stop shop for wood lathe chucks, jaws, and accessories. We carry an extensive selection to suit virtually every skill level and offer options to help you tackle any project requirement. Whether you're just getting started with woodturning or are an experienced professional, you'll find everything you need to help bring your woodturning projects to life. No matter if you're crafting basic functional pieces or are turning intricate artistic designs, having the right chuck is essential to success. Explore our full range of chucks, jaws, and accessories today and take your woodturning projects to the next level.