Threaded part chucking technique - GIF

[Altair]

Threaded part chucking technique.




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[nova_robotics]

Okay this is great. I'm definitely going to use this.

[Frank S]

Okay this is great. I'm definitely going to use this.

A 1/16" aluminum tig rod works real well for most bolt pitches the rod will bend around the bolt super easy and will deform into the treads better when chucking.
I generally use 4 nuts on a bolt instead. run all 3 onto the threads chuck upon 2 use the 3rd as the jam nut. When doing several bolts just run 1 nut all the way down. leave the 2 nuts chucked up loosen the jam nut and remove bolt you are ready for the next bolt almost like a collet

[piper184]

I like to use threaded rod coupler nuts with a jam nut. More surface area for the jaws to grab. Of course they are only available for the really common sizes.

This wire wrap thing is going to fix a lot of the odd sizes I have laying around for turning stock. I'll grab some AL tig rod next time too.

[Frank S]

I like to use threaded rod coupler nuts with a jam nut. More surface area for the jaws to grab. Of course they are only available for the really common sizes.

This wire wrap thing is going to fix a lot of the odd sizes I have laying around for turning stock. I'll grab some AL tig rod next time too.

Copper wire works just as good, especially for those times when you need chuck bolts with a fine thread or small diameter. None of my lathe chucks will hold anything smaller than 5/32" or in the 4.5mm range

[piper184]

Thanks Frank, that is kind of a "duh" moment.

There is always a good assortment of copper wire pieces laying around. I always keep every little scrap more than 3 " just to make pigtails out of.

The "new" copper soft jaws.