Drum Chucks

High quality aluminum chucks for all your vacuum turning needs!
Our Drum Chucks - 8 inch, 5½ inch, & 3½ inch

ONEWAY Drum Chucks are manufactured from a solid block of aluminum. They are non-pourous and will never rust - which is a must for vacuum applications.

These chucks are supplied with a ring of neoprene which is applied to the rim of the chuck so it will conform to slightly out of round pieces.

We currently offer the Drum Chucks in FOUR sizes:

12" Drum Chuck

This large beast is manufactured from a cast aluminum block. An amazing amount of vacuum is created due to it's extremely large volume. It's an excellent choice for turning large bowls and platters.

Important Note: This Drum Chuck does not come with a former like the other sizes, but does include a 12" neoprene ring, taper-lock adaptor, and a removal lever.

3½" Drum Chuck

It's small size makes it extremely versatile as it can fit almost any lathe, large or small. It is just like it's larger counter-parts, just smaller. It comes with a former (lid), Taper-Lock Adaptor, & Neoprene.

Weight: 2.4 lbs

An excellent application for this Chuck is turning small sphere's e.g. croquet balls.

5½" Drum Chuck

We recommend that you start with this size as it is the most versatile for bowls. It's great for bowls with the largest diameter of 6 inches or more - for anything smaller use the 3½" Drum Chuck.

Weight: 6.4 lbs

8" Drum Chuck (shown above)

Thi is the largest of our Drum Chucks. Due to it's size, it cannot be used on pieces less than 8" in diameter.

Weight: 11.8 lbs

This drum chuck is great for large bowls and platters.

Advantages / Features

  • non-porous
  • always true
  • long lasting
  • fits most lathes

Safety

For safety we recommend always to use the largest chuck that a piece will fit.

Neoprene

Now you can purchase EXTRA NEOPRENE! We are currently offering neoprene in 5 Packs - for the three different sizes of Drum Chuck.

5 Pack (each size)
€24,57

The ORDER NUMBERS and SIZES are as follows:

Neoprene Size
Part No.
3½" Neoprene Ring (5 Pack)
3422
5½" Neoprene Ring (5 Pack)
3423
8" Neoprene Ring (5 Pack)
3424
12" Neoprene Ring (5 Pack)
3662

 

Pricing

 
Part
No.
Price
(€)
3½" Drum Chuck
3008
€71,76
5½" Drum Chuck
2979
€89,20
8" Drum Chuck
2980
€188,71
12" Drum Chuck 2987 €307,71

Package Includes

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please specifiy your spindle thread size (inboard) when ordering this product or the Taper-Lock adaptor part number found in this list.

Instructions

Click here to view/download the Drum Chuck Instructions in PDF Format.

Taper-Lock Adaptor

Included with the Drum Chucks and Rotary Adaptor is a Taper-Lock Adaptor - this is the same adaptor used for our Stronghold chucks). Adaptors can be made to fit almost any spindle size.

If you ever purchase a new lathe, or want to use these accessories on a different lathe, it is as simple as purchasing a new adaptor.

For a list of our standard Taper-Lock Adaptors, click here.

Extra Adaptor
€26,62

Not sure how the Vacuum System works?

Click Here to view a picture of the Complete Vacuum Kit Assembly

Hot Tip

By placing Saran Wrap (with a hole in it) over the face of the vacuum chuck, you won't get any black marks from the neoprene ring onto the finished piece!