musslechuck

[rjgreen761]

Sorry the subject should read "musclechuck"
Has anyone tried one of these on their machine?

http://musclechuck.com/shop.html

Look at the type 5 chuck. It looks like it would replace the QC but I'm not sure.

[Digitalwoodshop]

That is very interesting.... They do show the type 5 for the CW.... Must look into this further....

Many years ago when the ROCK first came out a guy was doing something like this but it never took off that I know... This was before the Carve Tite.

He tried to shutdown the ROCK for copyright or patent infringement ... Don't know if this is the same guy but the product DOES LOOK GOOD....

Anyone using this?

I just ordered one.

AL

[lynnfrwd]

OK....I'm going to do my spiel.

LHR and it's software does not support or conform to the Rock Chuck or the Musclechuck (hadn't heard this name for a LOOOOONG time).

Order at your own risk...

[rjgreen761]

Let us know how it works. I have one of Dan's ER20 spindles on one of my machines and a QC on the other. This would be a good inexpensive and easy upgrade.

[bergerud]

That is like the old Eliminator Chuck. I remember reading reviews on putting these on routers. There were run out problems. One has fool around awhile to get them bolted on to spin true. Loosen and retighten until one gets lucky. If I recall it was even in the instructions! Loosen, spin and retighten.

The combo kits cost the same as a CarveTight. I think the CT is a better deal. One piece spindle and a whole new truck for the same price.

[Digitalwoodshop]

That is like the old Eliminator Chuck. I remember reading reviews on putting these on routers. There were run out problems. One has fool around awhile to get them bolted on to spin true. Loosen and retighten until one gets lucky. If I recall it was even in the instructions! Loosen, spin and retighten.

The combo kits cost the same as a CarveTight. I think the CT is a better deal. One piece spindle and a whole new truck for the same price.

That's the name..... Eliminator Chuck.... Couldn't remember it.... I should have ordered the sleeves too... I like working in 1/4 inch too... I am stuck with 1/2 inch here too.

I did pick up a 1/2 inch to 1/4 inch router bit extender from MCLS that will work for me...

And to be honest... I ALSO believe the CT is really a more stable truck as you will not have any run out like I will get with my threaded versions... I just hate the 1/2 inch...

Wish LHR would offer a 1/4 inch CarveTite AND the bits.

AL

[lynnfrwd]

OK, let's break this down and compare savings:

This Musclechuck ($72.95) equates to the Quick Change Chuck ($39.95) or the CarveTight ($70.94) without the z-truck casting, 4 bearings or tools.

Z-truck (QC-style) NO LONGER SUPPORTED
casting - $36.05
Roller Bearing (4) - $40.00
Flat Wrench - $8.00
QC Chuck - $39.95

Z-truck (CT-style)
casting - $36.05
Roller Bearing (4) - $40.00
Flat Wrench - $8.00
T-Allen Wrench - $5.00
CT - $70.94 (not sold separately)

[bergerud]

Don't forget the $40 rebate when you buy a CT.

[normrichards]

OK, let's break this down and compare savings:

This Musclechuck ($72.95) equates to the Quick Change Chuck ($39.95) or the CarveTight ($70.94) without the z-truck casting, 4 bearings or tools.

Z-truck (QC-style) NO LONGER SUPPORTED
casting - $36.05
Roller Bearing (4) - $40.00
Flat Wrench - $8.00
QC Chuck - $39.95

Z-truck (CT-style)
casting - $36.05
Roller Bearing (4) - $40.00
Flat Wrench - $8.00
T-Allen Wrench - $5.00
CT - $70.94 (not sold separately)

I don't understand, why list out the parts separately if you can not buy them separately? I have had to press out my bearings on my z truck before and If I could buy just the CT by itself with out having to buy the whole thing and deal with the rebate hassle I would. The truth is this would be cheaper unless LHR sold the CT by itself. I agree not a lot cheaper but still cheaper.

[CarverJerry]

I have a "B" machine, switched out the QC chuck after about 4-5 months with the Rock Chuck, haven't had one bit of trouble with it, I use the 1/4" collet and the 1/2" (seldon used). Wouldn't have anything else unless I purchased a new CT machine. Just my 2¢ worth.