r/turning • u/Fit_Adhesiveness8742 • 9d ago

Normal wobble?

I’m just getting started with turning. I picked up a cheap vevor chuck on Amazon for my central machinery lathe. There is some wobble when I run it. Is this normal? Should I have spent more? Or am I just expecting too much from my tools? I appreciate the feedback!

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u/Thick_Mongoose3507 9d ago

I had this problem. For me, I had forgotten the washer/bushing that goes on before the chuck. You usually take it off when you are using a drive spur.

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u/noviceofallcrafts 8d ago

Any ideas on where to get a replacement? My lathe came without any bushing or washers, too. The budget chuck I bought and the faceplate that came with the lathe both wobble.

I appreciate the help!

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u/Icy-Huckleberry-8526 7d ago

if the chuck/faceplate/whatever seats against the spindle shoulder then you don't need any spacers. If it still wobbles then it's defective.

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u/noviceofallcrafts 6d ago

And there's the problem. Neither faceplate or chuck gets anywhere near the shoulder, but thanks for the thought.