cozee
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Do I need a chuck to turn a pepper mill?
Pepper Mill Question
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Lynn Livingston
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Well, a pepper mill could be turned without using a scroll chuck. It would be much easier with a scroll chuck. It wouldn't even have to be a scroll chuck either. But I'd definitely want one to do the job.
I guess what I'm trying to say is this: When I first got started in woodworking, I didn't own a chuck of any kind. In fact it was a year or so before I could afford one. I made a lot of things without a chuck and I guess I still could. But I won't. In fact, I have 3 chucks now and am going to get another type in the next couple years I'm sure.
If you make waste blocks, mandrels, centers, and jam chucks, you can turn a lot of items.
Lynn
I guess what I'm trying to say is this: When I first got started in woodworking, I didn't own a chuck of any kind. In fact it was a year or so before I could afford one. I made a lot of things without a chuck and I guess I still could. But I won't. In fact, I have 3 chucks now and am going to get another type in the next couple years I'm sure.
If you make waste blocks, mandrels, centers, and jam chucks, you can turn a lot of items.
Lynn
cozee
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LOL!!! I am really trying to find a good excuse to spend the $80-$90 on one from PSI!!!
bjackman
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Greg,
PM sent, if you're interested.
PM sent, if you're interested.
Dusty
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Greg, Yes, you must absolutely have one to turn a pepper Mill!
Chuck
Chuck
cozee
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Back at ya!!
bjackman
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CSU's crush grind instructions show how it can be done using only scrap wood jam chucks on a faceplate. So, yes it can be done without a scroll chuck, but it could be argued it is much easier with a scroll type chuck.
Greg, sorry I forgot the link or it got stripped, probably forgot to paste it. Replied off list.
Greg, sorry I forgot the link or it got stripped, probably forgot to paste it. Replied off list.
cozee
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Bill, got the email and replied. Not sure of what chuck you were referring to.
cozee
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The link in the email took me to the main forum page.
cozee
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Found it! Email sent.
TellicoTurning
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Greg,
I use the wood jams to do mine, but you almost need a scroll to do the drilling.. the blank will slip on the jam as soon as the bit bites... I use the jams to turn the blank and sanding and finish.
I use the wood jams to do mine, but you almost need a scroll to do the drilling.. the blank will slip on the jam as soon as the bit bites... I use the jams to turn the blank and sanding and finish.
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