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Kevin Hanley:
Hi

I would strongly suggest that you look at the Viper 3 - although I must declare an interest in that I reviewed it for Woodturning magazine (current issue, No 256) although it can also be viewed online via my website (www.kevin-hanley.co.uk).   

With Yandles and the Cressing Temple Barns shows coming up you can probably grab yourself a 'show special'.  At the Yandles Spring show, for example, the Viper 3 was (if my memory serves me correct) £159 for the chuck, metal carry case and 5 sets of jaws (cole, dovetail, pin, screw and something else).

Do not necessarily go for the best - you may get better quality and more accuracy - but you may not need these qualities.  Conversely, be wary of some of the cheapest which are of such poor quality and accuracy that you will waste your money.  Look for a good mid range chuck and I think you will find the Viper hard to beat.

Regards

Kevin

BrianH:
I think I would second the, perhaps unexpected, advice from the 'bloke in a bowler'. Forget buying a chuck for now and get down and practice, using scrap wood and imagination as a replacement for the chuck. This route will, in my experience, help you to move forward at a quicker pace and encourage a deeper knowledge of the possibilities of your lathe/skill mix.
All the best with whatever you decide
Brian

MCB:
Very many thanks to everybody who has commented.

I  note that the Poolewood site tells readers that “Jaws for the Viper3 are compatible with the following chucks:
Charnwood W836, Vicmark VM100, Record RP4000, Rutlands Dakota XT700, Warco 9405, Craft Supplies CS400, Fox FX4000”

Does that mean that they are ALL interchangeable?

It's my intention to attend the Cressing Temple show (that's an hour or so from here).

The Longworth Chuck seems a good idea and fairly easy to make - if one has a router!

Very many thanks again for taking the time to help

MC

John D Smith:
Hi I think you should have a look at the Axminster range of scroll chucks.

                              Regards John

malcy:
I recently bought an Axminster chuck (body only) that was on special offer. Worth looking if they're still available. It cost about £60, and was quite recent. Malcolm.

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