Turning 101: Holding and Chucking Wood

Turning 101

In this new ongoing FVWG series, we take a look at the skills and techniques needed to successfully and safely enjoy wood turning.

Gwinnett Woodturners Association member Mike Peace describes various methods of holding wood on a lathe. Between centers, faceplates, jam chucks, collets, screw chucks, moveable jaw chucks, mandrels and vacuum chuck systems are all discussed in this very informative video.