Teknatool Nova Chucks

The NOVA Precision Midi is an ideal chuck for Mini, Midi and smaller lathes with up to 12 inch diameter swing.  For those who want a small, cost effective and quality chuck.

Note: If your lathe is more than 12 inch diameter swing, please have a look at the Nova G3 chuck.  If your lathe has more than 14 inch diameter swing, please have a look at the SuperNova 2 Chuck or the NOVA Titan Chuck.

Features standard on all NOVA chucks:

• Quality Materials.
• Precision Machining.
• Common Accessory Jaw Fixing Profile – compatible across all NOVA chucks and accessories.
•  High Tech Precision Composite Jaw Slides.
• Special Woodturning Dovetail Profile on Jaws.
• Auto Safety Stop Feature. Jaw slides can’t protrude past the chuck body.
• Comprehensive Instructions.
• Common Insert/Adaptor Fitting – compatible across all NOVA chucks.
• Safe Lock Woodworm Screw. 
• 2 Years Warranty

Additional Precision Midi chuck Features and Benefits

• Small, Compact Design. Minimises load on small spindles and bearings.
• 2 Lever Operation. Very fast action, ideal for production turning of small pieces. Made from High Strength Steel to prevent bending.
• Made from precision machined 1045 High Tensile Steel. With a polished self metal finish to allow for closer tolerances.
• Able to take all NOVA accessory jaws. However, please note: the larger accessory jaws in the NOVA chuck range are not recommended for use on the Precision Midi Chuck.  For more information, consult your NOVA Accessory Jaw Manual, or the NOVA Accessory Webpages
• 2 Year Warranty

Product Technical Specification

• Recommended for power workholding on lathes up to 300mm/12 inch diameter swing.
• Up to 350mm/14 inch diameter bowls using 50mm/2 inch Jaws (supplied with chuck)
• Up to 50mm/ 2 inch length spigots (using 50mm/2 inch Jaws (supplied with chuck) 
• Full Packaged Weight (Std) 1.3kgs/3lbs
• Body Size 85mm/3.35 inch

Compatibility

Capable to take entire NOVA Jaws range. (except Titan Power Grip which specially designed for Titan Chuck)

Only NOVA Chucks give you the same jaw fixing system and same insert/adaptor system across all chuck models.

This means all accessory jaws in the range fit all the chucks in the range, including older chuck models, giving you the ultimate flexibility. In buying a NOVA chuck, you can be confident that whether you want to move up or down the range, any accessories you have invested in will Fit.

Standard Equipment

• Chuck Body and Jaw Slides (Comes fully assembled)
• 50mm/2 inch Jaws
• Safe Lock Woodworm Screw
• Manual and Fastenings
• Display/Storage Box
• 2 Levers
• Insert/Adaptor (some resellers may sell this separately, check with them)

Threads Covered:

• Std Insert/Adaptor Type Chuck (Code 48115) Requires an insert to fit to lathe. Some resellers may sell this separately, check with them.

• 1 inch 8tpi Dedicated Threaded Chuck (Code 48111)

Its light weight, and with less overhang which is perfect for smaller lathe spindles. The small 1.79 inch body length delivers less overhang from the spindle than the larger geared Chucks - the SuperNova2 Chuck and the Nova Titan Chuck, reducing stress on smaller lathe spindles.

Note: If your lathe is less than 14 inch diameter swing, please have a look at the Nova Precision Midi chuck.  If your lathe has more than 14 inch diameter swing, please have a look at the SuperNova2 Chuck or the NOVA Titan Chuck.

Features standard on all NOVA chucks:

• Quality Materials.
• Precision Machining.
• Common Accessory Jaw Fixing Profile – compatible across all NOVA chucks and accessories.
• High Tech Precision Composite Jaw Slides.
• Special Woodturning Dovetail Profile on Jaws.
• Auto Safety Stop Feature. Jaw slides can’t protrude past the chuck body.
• Comprehensive Instructions.
• Common Insert/Adaptor Fitting – compatible across all NOVA chucks.
• Safe Lock Woodworm Screw. 
• 2 Years Warranty

Additional G3 Features & Benefits

• Small, Compact Design. Minimises load on small spindles and bearings.

• Precision Machined. 

• Open back for easy cleaning.

• Powerful Geared Grip with Tuff Lock Technology. Precise, hardened geared action delivers incredible smooth strength. Solid, vibration free.

• Single Handed Operation. Chuck key has fast, positive location, easy and comfortable to use. More time spent turning and less time spent preparing.  

• Body made from precision machined 1045 High Tensile Steel, with a polished self metal finish to allow for closer tolerances.

• Able to take all NOVA accessories jaws. However please note: the larger accessory jaws in the NOVA chuck range are not recommended for use on the NOVA G3 Chuck.  For more information, consult your NOVA Accessory Jaw Manual, or the NOVA Accessory Webpages.

• 2 Year Warranty.

Product Technical Specification

• Recommended for power workholding on lathes up to 400mm/14 inch diameter swing.
• Up to 350mm/14 inch diameter bowls using 50mm/2 inch Jaws (supplied with chuck)
• Up to 50mm/2 inch length spigots (using 50mm/2 inch Jaws (supplied with chuck) 
• Full Packaged Weight (Std) 1.4kgs/3.1lbs.

Compatibility

Capable of taking the entire NOVA Jaws range. (recommended smaller jaws only to fit the capacity of this smaller chuck) 

Only NOVA Chucks give you the same jaw fixing system and same insert/adaptor system across all chuck models.

This means all accessory jaws in the range fit all the chucks in the range, including older chuck models, giving you the ultimate flexibility. In buying a NOVA chuck, you can be confident that whether you want to move up or down the range, any accessories you have invested in will Fit.

Standard Equipment

• Chuck Body and Jaw Slides (Comes fully assembled)
• 50mm/2 inch Jaws
• Safe Lock Woodworm Screw
• Manual and Fastenings
• Display/Storage Box
• T Bar Chuck Key
• Insert/Adaptor (some resellers may sell this separately, check with them)

Threads Covered:

• Std Insert/Adaptor Type Chuck (Code 48202) Requires an insert to fit to lathe. Some resellers may sell this separately, check with them.

• M33x3.5 Dedicated Threaded Chuck (Code 48215)

Its light weight, and with less overhang which is perfect for smaller lathe spindles. The small 1.79 inch body length delivers less overhang from the spindle than the larger geared Chucks - the SuperNova2 Chuck and the Nova Titan Chuck, reducing stress on smaller lathe spindles.

Note: If you don't have a NOVA Comet II Midi Lathe you cannot use this chuck. Please instead purchase the standard G3 Chuck. If your lathe is less than 14 inch diameter swing, please have a look at the Nova Precision Midi chuck.  If your lathe has more than 14 inch diameter swing, please have a look at the SuperNova2 Chuck or the NOVA Titan Chuck.

Features standard on all NOVA chucks:

• Quality Materials.
• Precision Machining.
• Common Accessory Jaw Fixing Profile – compatible across all NOVA chucks and accessories.
• High Tech Precision Composite Jaw Slides.
• Special Woodturning Dovetail Profile on Jaws.
• Auto Safety Stop Feature. Jaw slides can’t protrude past the chuck body.
• Comprehensive Instructions.
• Common Insert/Adaptor Fitting – compatible across all NOVA chucks.
• Safe Lock Woodworm Screw. 
• 2 Years Warranty

Additional G3 Features and Benefits

• Anti- release spindle lock, reversible feature, designed exclusively for use on the NOVA COMET II MIDI LATHE. Ensures chuck will stay securely mounted on the Comet II Midi lathe, during forward and reverse turning applications. 
• Small, Compact Design. Minimizes load on small spindles and bearings.
• Precision Machined. 
• Open back for easy cleaning.
• Powerful Geared Grip with Tuff Lock Technology. Precise, hardened geared action delivers incredible smooth strength. Solid, vibration free.
• Single Handed Operation. Chuck key has fast, positive location, easy and comfortable to use. More time spent turning and less time spent preparing.  
• Body made from precision machined 1045 High Tensile Steel, with a polished self metal finish to allow for closer tolerances.
• Able to take all NOVA accessories jaws. However please note: the larger accessory jaws in the NOVA chuck range are not recommended for use on the NOVA G3 Chuck.  For more information, consult your NOVA Accessory Jaw Manual, or the NOVA Accessory Webpages.
• 2 Year Warranty.

Product Technical Specification

• Recommended for power workholding on the NOVA Comet II MIdi lathe. Please note: this chuck is not recommended for use on any other lathe. 
• Up to 350mm/14 inch diameter bowls using 50mm/2 inch Jaws (supplied with chuck)
• Up to 50mm/2 inch length spigots (using 50mm/2 inch Jaws (supplied with chuck) 
• Full Packaged Weight (Std) 1.4kgs/3.1lbs.

Compatibility

Capable to take entire NOVA Jaws range. (recommend smaller jaws only to fit the capacity range of the smaller chuck) 

Only NOVA Chucks give you the same jaw fixing system and same insert/adaptor system across all chuck models.

This means all accessory jaws in the range fit all the chucks in the range, including older chuck models, giving you the ultimate flexibility. In buying a NOVA chuck, you can be confident that whether you want to move up or down the range, any accessories you have invested in will Fit.

May also be used on the Delta 46-461 wood lathe

Standard Equipment

• Chuck Body and Jaw Slides (Comes fully assembled)
• 50mm/2 inch Jaws
• Safe Lock Woodworm Screw
• Manual and Fastenings
• Display/Storage Box
• T Bar Chuck Key
• Insert/Adaptor (some resellers may sell this separately, check with them)

Threads Covered:

• 1 inch 8TPI RH/LH - designed exclusively for use on the NOVA Comet II Midi Lathe. 
  SKU: 48232

Packed with exciting innovative features and at a fantastically competitive price, the SuperNova 2 is the leading chuck of choice on the market today and reinforces NOVA as the leading brand in the chuck market.

Note: If your lathe is less than 20 inch diameter swing, please have a look at either the Nova Precision Midi or the Nova G3 chucks.  If your lathe has more than 20 inch diameter swing, please have a look at the NOVA Titan Chuck.

Features standard on all NOVA chucks:

• Quality Materials.
• Precision Machining.
• Common Accessory Jaw Fixing Profile – compatible across all NOVA chucks and accessories.
• High Tech Precision Composite Jaw Slides.
• Special Woodturning Dovetail Profile on Jaws.
• Auto Safety Stop Feature. Jaw slides can’t protrude past the chuck body.
• Comprehensive Instructions.
• Common Insert/Adaptor Fitting – compatible across all NOVA chucks.
• Safe Lock Woodworm Screw. 
• 2 Years Warranty

Additional SuperNova 2 Features and Benefits

• Fully sealed composite indexing backing plate.  Made from ultra tough Duracon composite, reinforced with stranded glass fibres for extremely long life in tough conditions. Self lubricating properties. Unique indexing function built into backing plate. Holographic sticker for NOVA authenticity.
• Powerful Geared Grip with Tuff Lock Technology. Precise, hardened geared action delivers incredible smooth strength. Solid, vibration free.
• Single Handed Operation. Fast and convenient when mounting your project. More time spent turning and less time spent preparing.  
• Captured pinion and Ball nose Allen key with large, easy grip handle.  Fast, positive location, easy and comfortable to use. Rotation arrow for easy reference and fast opening and closing action. Unique, tilt away action, means it can be angled back in operation, away from work.
• Body made from precision machined 1045 High Tensile Steel, with a polished self metal finish to allow for closer tolerances.
• Able to take all NOVA accessories jaws. (except Titan Power grip, special designed for Titan Chuck.) 

Product Technical Specification

• Recommended for power workholding on lathes from 350mm (14 inch) to 508mm (20 inch) diameter swing.
• Up to 736mm/29 inch diameter bowls (using PowerGrip accessory jaws)
• Up to 482mm/19 inch length spigots (using PowerGrip accessory jaws)  
• Up to 310mm/12 inch bowl (using standard 50mm accessories jaw)
• Up to 150mm/6 inch lengh x 10mm/4 inch diameter (using standard 50mm accessories jaw)
• Full Packaged Weight (Std) 2.5kgs/5.512lbs
• 24 Division Index built into the backing plate design.

Compatibility

Capable to take entire NOVA Jaws range. (except Titan Power Grip which specially designed for Titan Chuck)

Only NOVA Chucks give you the same jaw fixing system and same insert/adaptor system across all chuck models.

This means all accessory jaws in the range fit all the chucks in the range, including older chuck models, giving you the ultimate flexibility. In buying a NOVA chuck, you can be confident that whether you want to move up or down the range, any accessories you have invested in will Fit.

Standard Equipment

• Chuck Body and Jaw Slides (Comes fully assembled)
• 50mm/2 inch Jaws
• Safe Lock Woodworm Screw
• Manual and Fastenings
• Display/Storage Box
• T Bar Allen Head Handle with Soft Plastic Grip
• Insert/Adaptor (some resellers may sell this separately, check with them)

Threads Covered:

• Std Insert/Adaptor Type Chuck (Code 23055) Requires an insert to fit to lathe. Some resellers may sell this separately, check with them.

• M33x3.5 Dedicated Threaded Chuck (Code 23062)

The Nova Titan Chuck is a large solid chuck designed for use on large lathes and for larger projects.

This solid 5 inch diameter chuck with its larger jaw capacity is capable of handling much larger projects than the SuperNova 2 Chuck.  

The Titan can also take all the Teknatool chuck Accessory jaw sets in the range (although with its larger size, we recommend appropriate larger accessory jaws as the perfect match)  

Note: If your lathe is less than 508mm/20 inch diameter swing, please have a look at the SuperNova2 Chuck. If your lathe has less than 360mm/14 inch diameter swing, please have a look at the NOVA G3 Chuck. If your lathe has less than 304mm/12 inch diameter swing, please have a look at the NOVA Precision Midi Chuck.

Features standard on all NOVA chucks:

• Quality Materials.
• Precision Machining.
• Common Accessory Jaw Fixing Profile compatible across all NOVA chucks and accessories.
• High Tech Precision Composite Jaw Slides.
• Special Woodturning Dovetail Profile on Jaws.
• Auto Safety Stop Feature. Jaw slides cant protrude past the chuck body.
• Comprehensive Instructions.
• Safe Lock Woodworm Screw. 
• 2 Years Warranty

Additional Titan II Features and Benefits

• Fully sealed backing plate.  Solid Sheet Steel backing plate, prevents build up of wood dust, ensuring minimal maintanence.
• Powerful Geared Grip with Tuff Lock Technology. Precise, hardened geared action delivers incredible smooth strength. Solid, vibration free.
• Large Chuck Body. The 125mm/5 inch diameter chuck translates into a rugged workhorse that is perfect for large lathes and tackling super solid projects.
• Single Handed Operation. Fast and convenient when mounting your project. More time spent turning and less time spent preparing.  
• Ball nose Allen Key with large, easy grip handle.  Fast, positive location, easy and comfortable to use.
• Body made from precision machined 1045 High Tensile Steel, with a polished self metal finish to allow for closer tolerances.
• Able to take all NOVA accessories jaws.

 
Product Technical Specification

• Recommended for power workholding on lathes from 350mm (14 inch) to 838mm (33 inch) diameter swing.
• Up to 838mm/33 inch diameter bowls (using PowerGrip jaws)
• Up to 482mm/19 inch length spigots (using PowerGrip jaws)
• Full Packaged Weight (Std) 3.67kgs/7.93lbs

Compatibility

Able to take the entire NOVA Jaws range. Only NOVA Chucks give you the same jaw fixing system all chuck models.

This means all accessory jaws in the range fit all the chucks in the range, including older chuck models, giving you the ultimate flexibility. In buying a NOVA chuck, you can be confident that whether you want to move up or down the range, any accessories you have invested in will fit.

Standard Equipment

• Chuck Body and Jaw Slides (Comes fully assembled)
• PowerGrip Jaws
• Safe Lock Woodworm Screw (Extra Long)  
• Manual and Fastenings
• Display/Storage Box
• T Bar Allen Head Handle with Soft Plastic Grip

Threads Covered:

• 1 1/4 inch 8TPI RH - SKU 13055
• M33 RH - SKU 13057
• At this time we only have the Titan II Chuck in dedicated threaded versions, these Chucks cannot take the standard insert/adaptors and cannot be fitted to any other lathe spindle size.