VEVOR3-Jaw Lathe Chuck, 8'', Self-Centering Lathe Chuck, 0.16-8 in/4-200 mm Clamping Range with T-key Fixing Screws Hexagon Wrench, for Lathe 3D Printer Machining Center Milling Drilling Machine

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Cheapest price i could findValue for money:I beat the crap out of it everyday, use a Milwaukee 1/2’’ impact to tighten and loosen it every time and expect it to break so i already got a back up but it hasn’t broke yet.Functionality:Keep a can of wd-40 handy and spray it down occasionally, when left out in the rain

Finally got this check on my lathe. It runs very true, nice quality for the press.

This mechanical chuck is a bit clunky. The materials, quantity and quality of machine work in this chuck yet produced at such a low cost and delivered to your front door, amazing. These economy tools often need some special TLC first for assembly. More for you buck. Take it apart and smooth deburr the sharp edges you will find most everywhere. A little lube on any bearing pin, Its a great 8 inch Chuck for the price. I installed an D4 adaptor plate on mine to mount on my 14 inch Lathe, This chuck may be too big for smaller lathes. Runs true enough, holds a 2 1/2 inch diameter material into the chuck hole. Machine handles it. Its a great chuck for the price, not my choice for production in a machine shop, but good enough for a home hobbyist. Soft jaws and everything runs perfect..

THE PACKING WAS BROKEN .HOWEVER THE CHUCK IS INTACT . IT WILL BE SOME TIME BEFORE I CAN USE IT AS I WILL HAVE TO MOUNT IT . THE PRICE WAS EXCELLANT . VERY AFFORDABLE FOR THE SIZE . I LOOK FORWARD TO USING IT . I WILL UPDATE AT A LATER TIME . AND THIS IS A REQUEST TO AMAZON DIRECTLY , IF YOU SHOULD OFFER THE CHANCE TO WRITE A REVIEW FOR THE VEVOR 7 X 14 METAL LATHE, I'LL DO IT . IT WILL BE AN HONEST AND BRUTAL REVEIW. HOWEVER IT WILL HAVE TO BE BY THE WAY OF OF YOUR VINE PROGRAM .

Performed as promised

I turned the register to fit and sucked the 3-jaw chuck on to it using the supplied metric socket head cap screws. Promptly went to work using it to turn some hub parts for a drive pulley I'm making.

Received the chuck and later I tried to mount it. The backplate has 3 screws holding the rear plastic chipguard and one stuck out(frozen=no move), Chuck would not set flat against spindle flange. after cutting area of plastic surrounding screw I removed the stub-didn't appear the hole had threads so screw was jammed in. Called VEVOR, nice people but "much talk about nothing" I would have repaired the chuck if they could have supplied the .25 plastic piece, nice people but stalling 2 day replies- Spoke to Amazon who professionally solved my problem and advised return item. Overall the Chuck is good appearing item minus the defect = UPDATE -Vevor delivered replace chuck a couple of days ago-neighbor picked it up to prevent theft and finally told me-lol,, I move VEVOR cust. service to 5 stars(5)

At first I thought there was a jaw alignment issue with the chuck. Once I loosened the jaws a little and then closed the jaws together they lined up fine, tighten the screws and all is fine. Scroll was a little tight at first but after working jaws open and closed several times, the scroll has loosened up. I will be using on live center end of lathe and will work fine, will also be using on headstock for smaller projects. Overall, satisfied with purchase.