PSI CSC2000C Barracuda Wood Lathe Chuck System

Reviews of PSI CSC2000C Barracuda Wood Lathe Chuck System

1.) BARRACUDA EASY
Reviewed by: Dale Price MCALESTER,OKLA
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FOUND THIS CHUCK SYSTEM TO BE ALL THE CHUCKS I NEED TO TURN SMALL ITEMS UPTO 4 INCHES, ADD THE FLAT JAW AND HAVE ALL THE CHUCKS YOU WILL NEED FOR A MINI OR MIDI LATHE. GOOD PRODUCT AND EASY TO USE.

2.) Good Jaws
Reviewed by: Dereckcycles Topeka Kansas
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Bought these to use on my Jet mini lathe. Works great I've used it several times to make thimbles. The quality appears to be very good

3.) LOVE IT
Reviewed by: Very Happy Traveler Chicago suburbs
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Great chuck for the value! I use it on a Wilton Mini-lathe and have not had a problem. Nothing has ever come loose! All around a great value for the money!

4.) Awesome chuck for the price
Reviewed by: Adam L. Ooten dayton, ohio
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This thing works like a charm for me. You can't beat the price with a stick. Good quality and good range of jaws are included.

5.) Great tool!
Reviewed by: God Bless Seffner, Fl., USA
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I am fairly new to wood-turning. And until I got the Barracuda system I had been using screws and face-plates to mount my work on the lathe to turn it. There was more time and hassle involved doing it that way as I discovered once I got the Barracuda system!
It has cut my turning time in at least a third! I consider that to be a lot of saved time. I want to be turning wood and producing artwork at a rate that is productive from a selling standpoint, and still produce a great piece. This system has allowed me to do that!
*Note: I am new to wood-turning, BUT, I am not new to lathes and chuck systems! 23 years in metal industry*
With the above stated line, I wanted to say how impressed I was with the quality of the actual chuck that holds the MANY jaws that go on it. It is not a low-end chuck that you have to worry about falling apart or jamming on you from repeated use. The tools that come with it are sufficient to tighten the work on the chuck. The tightening tools have not bent on me either. The entire system seems to have been built with the best quality in mind.
Another thing I noticed right away upon opening the kit, was that there were slots in the kit carrying case that were empty! No, nothing was missing form the kit, the company just made a very smart move in my opinion, by providing more slots for others jaws and accessories that you can buy for the system so that as/if you expand the system you have a place for the new accessories!
After getting the system and using it (I have had it for about 2 months now) extensively, I cannot understand how they can sell it at the price it is! It is what I consider to be a steal! So, if you are looking for a great chuck system at an even greater value, this is it!

6.) Excelent product!
Reviewed by: Weekend Woodworker San Jose, Costa Rica
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This product is great! It works the same or better than similar products. The quality is really impressive! I'm really happy with it!

7.) Everything I was looking for, and then some.
Reviewed by: Ron
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I was looking for a cheap but well made chuck after my last one exploded on me. I settled on the PSI CSC2000C after reading all the other fine reviews on Amazon.

I was wary about the bar mechanism, but now that I've tried it out I wouldn't trade it for anything.

The chuck is much heavier than it looks in pictures. Very nice.

To be clear, the chuck itself is 1x8 tpi.

8.) A step up and within the budget.
Reviewed by: Wood Turner Colorado Springs, CO
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The chuck is definately an improvement from my earlier PSI CUG3418 (no "C"). I still use it and wanted to have the second chuck to attach onto the tail stock while turning bowls. This new chuck is lighter and turns smoother when chucking the wood. It also came with one more jaw than the original 3418 which lends to flexibility of multiple projects. I have found the PSI tools to be a worthy value.

9.) Very good chuck system and a great value
Reviewed by: CJ Forest City, NC
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The Barracuda Wood Lathe Chuck is an excellent product and a great buy... Easy to use, accurate. Like it so much I've asked for another system for Christmas.................

10.) Great product for a best price
Reviewed by: Radoslav Paskalev
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This chuck is a great for using on a small or even mid size projects, depends on a type of lathe you own. Personaly I am making woodwind instruments and for me it works perfemt in any ways! The four set of jaws I think are enough for any project you are going to do. The chuck comes off the lathe very easy so I can change it with drive center if I need. So far I have no complains and the other nice thing is the price. There is no other product (new) from the same grade availible on the market that is on better price than Amazon! Thanks Amazon for the product !You are always been my best internet store!!!!!!!!!
Radoslav Paskalev

11.) very handy and solid
Reviewed by: wood doc Papua New Guinea
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The chuck was nice and solid and very easy to work with. It made turning fun.

12.) Very happy with this product
Reviewed by: J. Kolstad Portland, OR United States
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After having this chuck for a couple of weeks, I've found it to be easy to use and a great value. At first I was concerned about the two handle locking mechanism but found that since my lathe has a way to lock the head, this is probably the easiest type of lock to use. I've also found the screw chuck very fast, easy, and surprising nice to use. The fit and finish of this chuck system is one of the best I've seen, especially for the money. I'd recommend it to anyone with a mini/midi lathe.

13.) Great chuck for the price
Reviewed by: James J. Davidson Santa Claus,IN
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I have four chucks that I use steady, one Nova and three Barracudas I prefer the Barracuas and prefer those with the bars over the key adjustment.

14.) wood lathe enhancement
Reviewed by: George B. Constantine Plymouth, MA
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I've owned my 9" dunlop wood lathe for as long as I can remember. Having turned bowls, candle sticks, lamps etc. Using the Barracuda Chuck System, I've graduated to the world of today in lathe use (short of an NC wood lathe).
I highly reccommend it for any one interested in improving his or her lathe expertise. It alleviates the time spent crosscutting the piece for use in the attachment to the drive spindle of the lathe and allows for a safer grasp on any operation not using the tail stock

15.) Missing parts.
Reviewed by: Robin Hunt
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My 9-piece scroll chuck system set is only a 7 piece set. The 2 Tightening Levers were not in the box. The box was sealed. Nothing in my shop fits the holes in the chuck for the tightening levers. Therefore i've yet to use it as i'm 50 mi. from a hardware store.

Features of PSI CSC2000C Barracuda Wood Lathe Chuck System

1.) A wood lathe scroll chuck system;
2.) Four different sets of jaws included;
3.) Handy molded case perfect for travel;
4.) Works with the Mini, Midi and Full Style lathes;
5.) 4-inch diameter and weighs 3.5 pounds;

Package Height x Length x Width: 15.5 in. x 15.5 in. x 11.2 in.
Package Weight: 10.4 lbs.