NOVA LITE G3 Direct Thread 1″ x 8 TPI

The NOVA LITE G3 Direct Thread 1″ x 8 TPI Woodturning Chuck

The NOVA 48287 LITE G3 Direct Thread 1″ x 8 TPI is lightweight, and with less overhang which is perfect for smaller lathe spindles. The small 1.79″ body length delivers less overhang from the spindle than the larger geared Chucks 4 Jaw self-centering geared chuck, suitable for smaller lathes with up to 14″ swing. Fully featured chuck including Auto Stop, Copper composite Jaw Slides, Comfortable Sliding T Bar Handle, and 2″ (50mm) Jaws. Powerful Tuff Lock gearing with precise, hardened action delivers incredibly smooth strength for a solid, vibration-free performance.

Chuck: The 48232 G3 Chuck was a left-hand scroll (anti-clockwise) whereas with the 48287 LITE G3 chuck, we have reversed the scroll a for more intuitive right-hand scroll (clockwise). The old axiom known to many of Righty-Tighty (contract jaws) and Lefty-Loosy (expand jaws) now continues with our new LITE chuck range.

We have also removed the numbering on the jawslides. After years of research and taking user input, we have found our method of aligning jaws to jaw-slide numbers outdated! Now, simply set your NOVA jaws on your NOVA LITE chuck at any starting position with your NOVA jaws in a clockwise fashion by the jaw markings 1-4, it’s that easy!

• Precision machined from single solid steel billet for maximum performance.
• High Tech Precision Composite Jaw Slides.
• Special NOVA Woodturning Dovetail Profile on Jaws.
• Auto Safety Stop Feature. Jaw slides can’t protrude past the chuck body.
• Small, Compact Design. Minimizes load on small spindles and bearings.
• Open back for easy cleaning.
• Powerful Geared Grip with Tuff Lock™ Technology. Precise, hardened geared action delivers incredible smooth strength. Solid, vibration-free.
• Single Handed Operation. Chuck key has a fast, positive location, easy, and comfortable to use. More time spent turning and less time spent preparing.
• Able to take most NOVA accessories jaws.*
•Comprehensive Instructions.

*The larger accessory jaws in the NOVA chuck range are not recommended for use on the NOVA LITE G3 Chuck. For more information, consult your NOVA Accessory Jaw Manual. Only NOVA Chucks give you the same jaw-fixing system and the same insert/adaptor system across all chuck models.

SPECIFICATIONS:
• Recommended for power work holding on lathes up to 400mm/14” diameter swing*
• Up to 350mm/14″ diameter bowls using 50mm/2” Jaws (supplied with chuck)
• Up to 50mm/2″ length spigots (using 50mm/2” Jaws (supplied with chuck)
• Full Packaged Weight = 1.4kgs/3lbs.