The JT Versa-Grip system - adaptable modular work-holding for blanks & turningsIntroducing the New Versa-GRIP System - configurable modular work-holding from JT Turning Tools.
The Versa-Grip System offers multiple mounting options for blanks and turnings. Utilizing a modular family of optional elements, these interchangeable elements provide the turner with many different chucking and drive choices. The various elements accommodate a variety of tasks, such as shaping new blanks, holding turnings in progress, sanding & finishing, and tenon removal.
The basic Versa-Grip system consists of a central hub that will drive all components. This hub can be configured to provide a multiple-sized center mount screw chuck - VersaChuck, for holding blanks and turnings of many sizes. It can also be reconfigured on the fly to accommodate both a vacuum chuck capability - called VersaVac, and a multiple point drive center capability, called VersaDrive. The VersaVac and VersaDrive optional elements are currently in the final stages of development and will be available in the very near future. What is VersaChuck? VersaChuck consists of the multipurpose central hub combined with a reversible grip plate and high-tensile steel wood screw. Together, these elements present a screw chuck of unequaled versatility, providing multiple diameter gripping capability (1.5", 2.4", 3.5") for a large array of turning blanks. The multi-diameter capability also allows the turner to remove and remount the blank utilizing a different diameter grip ring without removing the hub from the lathe, thus insuring that the remounted work piece will run true.
VersaVac & VersaDrive - COMING SOON!What is VersaVac? VersaVac will compliment the capabilities of our well known Precision Vacuum Chuck Hub products to accommodate larger turnings requiring extra vacuum holding power. As with the Precision Vacuum Hub, VersaVac utilizes standard PVC couplings to provide inexpensive vacuum chuck cups of multiple sizes. Larger sizes will now be available to provide substantially increased holding power that will be available to securely mount larger turnings. An adapter ring replaces the screw chuck ring of the VersaChuck and serves as the mounting base for the PVC cups. Appropriate 0-rings seal the hub and cups for vacuum operation and the thread-mounted center wood screw is removed to allow passage of vacuum into the cup thus creating VersaVac. What is VersaDrive? VersaDrive provides a unique method for center point drive of large or oddly shaped turning blanks. A drive ring replaces the VersaChuck ring as the basis for VersaDrive. Providing a series of adjustable conical point pins, this drive ring will conform to unevenly surfaced blanks (curved or non level surfaces) and provides multiple points of contact for increased drive power. A conically tapered thread-mounted center point replaces the wood screw to complete the package and serve as the anchor of the drive system. VersaDrive acts in concert with a live tailstock center to hold work for turning "between centers".
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Price for the VersaChuck is $129.00Special Introductory Price - $119.00 (limited time offer)
To order, select your spindle size and click the "Add to Cart" button below.NOTE: Initial production was for 1.25" x 8 spindle thread - 1" x 8 and M33-3.5 threads will be in next production run.(Domestic U.S. orders only - for International orders, contact us) |
