🔧 PSI Woodworking CSC3000C Barracuda Key Chuck System for Wood Lathe Review

I only started turning last year. After initially just starting with the drive center, it quickly became clear to me that I needed a 4-jaw chuck for my planned projects. When you receive yours you will need to degrease it as it comes packaged in a fairly sticky lubricant at the factory to prevent corrosion during storage and shipping. However, after degreasing, this cartridge works quite well. I was looking to buy a larger cartridge but this works very well and is inexpensive and I see myself…

I don't think you can beat this lining for the money. I've used it to turn 10 inch bowls and wand handles. He holds them all very well. Not as fancy as some, but not as expensive either. If you turn a few bowls a month, 8 or 10 handles a month; this will suit you well. A good cleaning is required before use. The box it came in was cracked inside but all the components were there. I bought large sponges for this. They open up to 8 inches so won't fit in large bowls but are great for small ones.

I bought this kit to use with my 1221 nozzle for shell making and interiors. This kit comes with every adapter you need to process wood of almost any size on your end. Overall I was very impressed with the quality of the cartridge as well as the tools that came with it. A very good case to keep everything in order and a very good wrench to really tighten the pieces of wood so they don't come loose. I've used it for a small toothpick holder and also a reusable bowl which holds it very well and…

Pretty good chuck for the money. I love that there are so many different bezel options. I also received and love using the alligator cams listed on their website. I have found that slightly squeezing the dovetail bolt grips the cartridge more tightly. After a few months I noticed that the screws holding the bezels were starting to loosen and I had to use a screw extractor to remove the worn screws. I made my own replacement screws which worked fine. I took a screw to the hardware store and…

Bought and put on a cheap old Craftsman pipe lathe I bought when I was a beginner to see if I liked turning wood. I quickly switched to a Nova 1624-44 lathe as I really enjoyed sharpening. I chose a Supernova 2 chuck for a new lathe, thinking it would be bigger and better. The Supernova 2 cartridge was larger, heavier and better looking. However, it does not last as well as the PSI cartridge. The Supernova 2 requires constant tightening and runs loose even when turning balanced wood, while the…

I recently purchased a Barracuda 2 chuck system. systems and after looking around and reading the reviews I decided this system was worth trying and I was right. This cartridge came with everything I needed and more. So far I've only used the large jaws in the set and haven't had any issues with the clamping system, it rotates properly and holds tight! I work with tools every day and like others I'm sure I don't always read the assembly instructions and adjust the jaws first by not getting the…

I was watching a woodworking class and the instructor said, "Buy a GOOD cartridge. There are expensive cartridges, there are good cartridges, there are regular cartridges and there are cartridges that suck.” This is a really GOOD durable cartridge. There may be bells and whistles that can be bought for an additional hundred dollars, such as B. Specially shaped jaws. I believe additional jaws are available for this chuck should you need them later. This chuck holds tight for safe turning. Jaws…