How long will a 3 Jaw chuck last

[BobParticipant @bob17059]

I suspect that ‘between centres’ turning was used by far more hobbyists until the later years of the last century.

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Likely no need for a more expensive (at the time) 4 jaw chuck, as most ‘offset’ work could be accomplished with use of a face plate.

Back in the day the basic equipment sold with the lathe was a hard and soft centre, catch plate and a faceplate, chucks were expensive luxuries.

 

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