Record Power SC2, why I bought it.

This video was made to answer Robert Cornelius who asked a question about why I bought the Dome Jaws on the Christmas Tree Decoration video. The answer was easier to show than type
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[@MrPete1x]

Excellent, thank you for showing this. Not seen you with Mike Waldt for some time!

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

You are welcome it's good to share when somethings works. Mike and I still natter in the background but neither of us are doing many lives at the moment, I do have a run of them in February / March so hopefully one or more will be when Mike isn't working. I need the abuse :-)

[@bluebow68]

Thanks for the helpful video..

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you glad to be of help

[@glencrandall7051]

Well presented. Thank you Pete. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Glen

[@GaryGlass-DriftwoodTurner]

Great video Pete, thanks for sharing.

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Gary

[@robertbuchanan]

Thanks Pete always very helpful reviews

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Always try to give helpful info. Robert thank you for watching

[@robertcornelius3514]

I do have the SC2 chuck with those jaws, so this video came at the right time. A big thank you!

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

You are welcome Robert, much easier to answer your question with a video than in text, as you have the jaws the drill mod is highly recommended.

[@curtisstacy5829]

Great review. I was looking at getting a Beal collet system and have been looking at the Record. I am now ready to purchase the Record. Thanks again and Merry Christmas.

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Curtis, your comment makes it worth the time to make the video.

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

I was going to mention the Beal collet system. I have it plus a set of collets of varying sizes. It’s a nice set. I wish Nova made dome jaws though, it would be a nice addition to their line and would be very useful.

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

The dome does give confidence to work in close, the Beal collet system is similar in as much as there isn't sharp edges close to your fingers.

[@curtisstacy5829]

@@PeteTwistedTrees Someday I still might get a Beal Collet system but for now the Record has one advantage. Using square stock / for me that is a real ice breaker. I need to use stock that is square and 1/4 inch. I may be wrong but I don't think the Beal system was designed for square stock. I think both have their plus's and minus's and a place in our tool collection.

[@Dore60]

Great review Pete thanks for the tip on running a drill down the centre 👍

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

If you have the dome jaws then the drill bit is a game changer makes them so much better.

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

Very nice review Pete plus highlighting the modification Ruby mentioned should be helpful to many turners.

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thanks Todd, yes Ruby's modification makes all the difference and needs sharing far and wide.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Well done Pete, very informative

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Lewis

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Great video Pete and fantastic tip for drilling down the center. Take care mate and I'll let you know what I think when mine arrives. Cheers, Huw

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Huw, look forward to hearing how you get on with yours.

[@mikedoyle5362]

Great time Pete. I have that chuck and did not even think of drilling a hole. Perfect idea! I completely agree about the chuck key. I though if maybe drilling a hole and gluing a magnet inside to hold it to the lathe. Again thanks for sharing!

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Spreading the word on drilling for grip was the key tip I wanted to get out there, in my opinion it makes the dome jaws much more useful. Watching it back I really should have finished the Finial by moving it out an inch at a time. It is a hard call on how long you get on a KZbin video before people get bored and stop watching, as it was mostly talking there wasn't much I could speed up.

[@Stable_Studio]

Nice Video Pete well done buddy

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Brian

[@William_Kenny]

Great review pete I have one sc2 but I'll be ordering another one with the dome jaws they look great I've been using pen jaws for delicate pieces again great review mate take care, kind regards from will 👍

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

You will enjoy the dome Jaws AFTER they are drilled William delicate work is the speciality they fit and fit well.

[@GavSedae]

Nice review Pete

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Gav

[@glencrandall7051]

I recently upgraded to a Powermatic 3520C. The spindle on my old lathe was 1x8tpi. The Powermatic is 1.25x8tpi so I needed at least one new chuck. I bought an SC2. I love it. But you are right about the chuck key. I have several Nova chucks that use a similar type key. Unfortunately they are just similar. I keep getting the key for the SC2 mixed up with the Nova chuck key. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Glen, I like to share when I find somethijg useful, even better if I can show a way of makjng it better.Enjoy the new lathe that Powermatic looks awesome.

[@Woodwork-Learner]

I agree Pete, lovely little chuck with a horrible chuck key! Thanks for review of those jaws and how to mod them.

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank You Andrew, 100% drill your dome jaws total game changer.

[@davidbwa]

First time viewer. Thanks for sharing. No disrespect but maybe consider a different video camera or settings. Still things are quite clear but stuff with movement, such as when you were moving chucks back and forth in front of the camera, get blurry like your video setup can't keep up. At first I thought maybe my settings had gone to lower resolution or something.

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Welcome David, Cameras are good, it was operator error I did a low size video to show a cut on Facebook messenger so switched the cameras to 10FPS and forgot to put it back up! I have a very heavy cold so I am going to blame that rather than the complete incompetence that it really was 😀obviously delighted this video has found an audience but it is yet another one that I need to redo properly one day down the line!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Good looking little buggar. You could turn some handles for the key to make it so much better.

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

The curve on the current chuck key handle make it difficult to improve, but yes it can be done. But would be better all round if Record Power listen and change it.

[@kevat9kcreations]

Another nice vid. You have too many chuck. Reckon ya should donate some to me hahahaha

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Kev, Personally I think I am one chuck short... 😉

[@rowlandprice]

Great tip about the drill , why don’t you put a magnet on top of your headstock to hold your Chuck key

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

I used to have a magnetic tray for that purpose, but now have an odd shaped plastic headstock cover. Thanks for watching and 100% drill your dome jaws real game changer.

[@daveb.misc.2589]

Good review Pete. I have a chuck that I bought from Penn State, or Craft asupply, or one of those places a few years ago. The key handle for it was, as you put it, "abysmal"! Luckily, I have access, through my son, to a metal bandsaw, grinder, and welder. That handle got cut, lengthened, reshaped, and rewelded. Its is WAY more useful now. I know that everyone doesnt have access to those things, but its worth checking into if there's anyone in your area who does even "hobby" metalwork. Might cost a few dollars or pounds to get it done, but what price does one put on frustration? 😎❤👍

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Dave, I don't know anyone with the right tools / skills to sort the chuck key out but I will have a look around see if I can find anyone.

[@wardwilson3216]

I am a bit confused that you described the chuck and jaws a delight, when you were required to modify them to work properly. Happily, you had access to a representative of the chuck who told you how you can fix their design error. You do beautiful work on the flawed chuck.

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Hi Ward, Ruby is supported by Record Power so has a slightly louder voice than you or me in their tool design ear. But I have also listed my video on their Facebook page so hopefully will also get heard. For some things working with a small chuck is far better and this one works for me generally it works much better after being drilled though.

[@Dore60]

👍

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Dore

[@patharris904]

Pete, what is the difference between these jaws and the Odonald Axminster Jaws?

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Completely different jaws Pat, these dome jaws close down to 4.5mm and have no dovetail and only compression grip.

[@robertakick7392]

How about adding a magnetic to the base of the headstock to hold the chuck key in position?

[@robertakick7392]

Oops, magnet

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

That is a good idea, and I will do just that thank you. Doesn't solve the problem of the curved handle not feeling good in the hand though, hopefully Record Power are watching 😉