Threaded part chucking technique - GIF

Threaded part chucking technique.

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...177#post227330
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...081#post227080
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...317#post200191
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...015#post198992
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...881#post198610

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

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Originally Posted by nova_robotics

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

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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

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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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

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.