the usefulness of the chuck in making bowls and flat dishes and any piece to be hollowed out or handled so that it is connected to the lathe on one side.
There are alternative parts that perform the same function as the Faceplate, but the Chuck is the easiest and fastest, and many accessories and parts can also be added that increase its effectiveness and multitasking.
There are several types of envelopes, some of them have four jaws, some have three, and some have more than that. The greater the number of jaws, the safer and stronger the grip on the piece of wood during work. Also, the way the jaws move differs, some of which move the jaws all in the same Time, including what each jaw moves separately..
When purchasing the envelope, it is necessary to know the size of the spindle (Head stock) in order to choose the appropriate envelope, as it varies from one lathe to another and has several famous sizes, including
3/4” 16 tpi
1” 8 tpi
33mm x 3.5
And many other different sizes. The number in inches or millimeters refers to the diameter of the mounting hole, and the other number refers to the number of threads for the mounting screw.
Therefore, the size must be known precisely before choosing the chuck, and there are some pieces that are added to the chuck in order to be adapted to the lathe whose size differs from the size of the chuck.