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Still can't figure out where it is supposed to come apart. I wonder if it is just a compression fit with that bronze bushing? the one mark on the side really feels like it should be a pin or screw but it was drilled out before I got this chuck and I have tried hammering at it and nothing is...

I think I found one of the patents for this Chuck. it shows the ring (in my image with the green arrow) either being held on with a screw (not on mine) or it's a nut on threads... again I can't see threads. This at least gives me some confidence on where I should start with the hammer. Light at...

Hi Thom, yeah I had seen that one so was looking for a pin, but my chuck is slightly different. Found this thread with the same type of chuck but haven't gotten any farther on disassembly. https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/j-h-westcott-new-combination-chuck.375100/ I read the...

Hi, I am in the process of fixing up an old lathe that came with an interesting 3 jaw chuck. It is interesting as it has both a scroll for all 3 jaws (typical) and independent on each jaw (like a typical 4 jaw). I can't seam to figure out how to get the back scroll off and it seams to be...

Hesitated to long. It's Gone.

yeah - I am trying to see if I can get it brought to an acquaintances place where I can strip it down for parts.

that would be awesome too - I'll take both :). My eyes might be bigger then my stomach.

that is very cool. I want, I want, I want ... think I can shoe horn that into a 11'-0 x 22'-0 garage shop?? if nothing else that granite would be amazing.

no prob - was just hoping I was local, but unfortunately I'm not.

Hi, which area is local?