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4 jaw self - centering chuck
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4 Jaw Self - Centering Chuck
Owner's Manual
for the VM90, VM100,
VM120, VM140 &
VM150
Vicmarc Machinery Pty Ltd
Manufacturers of Quality
Vicmarc Uni-Chuck
Woodturning Lathes and Accessories

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  • Page 1 4 Jaw Self - Centering Chuck Owner’s Manual for the VM90, VM100, VM120, VM140 & VM150 Vicmarc Machinery Pty Ltd Manufacturers of Quality Vicmarc Uni-Chuck Woodturning Lathes and Accessories...
  • Page 2 Manufacturers of Quality Woodturning Lathes, Chucks and Accessories Vicmarc Machinery, a family owned and operated business, has been manufacturing wood turning lathes and accessories for the hobbyist and professional since 1984. The company is dedicated to providing machinery of the highest quality and precision engineering which has secured sales worldwide.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Description The Vicmarc 4 Jaw Self Centering Chuck is designed and manufactured in Australia by Vicmarc Machinery, utilising the precision, simplicity and reliability of the engineering chuck. This chuck grips internally and externally, will hold round and square work, has a hollow centre so that through boring can be done from either end and can even be run clockwise or anticlockwise.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING WOOD LATHE. Always wear eye protection. Do not wear gloves, neckties, jewellery or loose clothing. Do not operate without guards in place. Rough out workpiece before installing on face plate. Do not mount a split workpiece or one containing a knot. Tighten all locks before operating.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE Before the chuck is mounted on the lathe, make sure that all the threads are thoroughly clean and free of debris. This will ensure the chuck will run true. The chuck is engineered to very close tolerances and may initially be sti to operate. With use movement will become easier.

  • Page 6: Mounting On The Lathe, Clamp Mode, Expansion Mode

    Clamp Screw Point this way Clamp Screw Point this way for VM90 & VM 100 for VM120, VM140 & VM150 Clamp Mode With this application the workpiece is held by the jaws. To achieve a good hold, press the bowl end hard against the jaws.

  • Page 7: Operation - Vm90 & Vm140

    OPERATION VM90 and VM140 The VM90 and VM140 chucks are for those who prefer to operate the chuck using the quick- acting Tommy Bars (Levers), which saves time when mounting and dismounting bowls. The VM90’s compact size makes it ideal for use on 300mm (12”) capacity lathes or smaller, whilst the VM140 will hold most work up to 500mm (20”) in diameter with...

  • Page 8: Operation - Vm100 & Vm120

    P00599 Roll Pin Dia 4 x 12mm V00637 VM100 Backing Jaws V00670 VM120 Backing Jaws V00657 VM90-100 Standard Jaws V00695 VM120-150 Standard Jaws P00720 M5 x 12 Screw, Socket Flat Head P00725 M6 x 12 Screw, Socket Flat Head Vicmarc Uni-Chuck...

  • Page 9: Operation - Vm150

    OPERATION VM150 The VM150 Chuck is a new and innovative patented design with many exceptional features for the professional turner or the serious hobbyist. Jaws and inserts are compatible with the VM120 but the backing jaws have been made larger and stronger to withstand very heavy use.
  • Page 10 OPERATION Vicmarc Uni-Chuck...

  • Page 11: Maintenance - Vm150

    MAINTENANCE VM150 Chuck Accessories Before undertaking any maintenance work to the VM150 chuck please familiarise yourself with the individual parts and the correct terminologies. VM150 Backing Jaw Indentification Each jaw should be individually numbered. Should the numbers become obscured the jaws can be easily indentified by the scroll patterns shown below.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE VM150 Back Jaw Mounting Sequence All the backing jaws are numbered to ensure Stop Screw easy assembly. The number two jaw is where the stop screw is as pictured on the left. Before commencing it is better to orientate the chuck so that the stop screw is on your left.
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE VM150 Reassembling Make sure that all the components have been thoroughly cleaned and re greased before re assembly. . Place the front plate face down on a clean workbench. Then making sure the scroll face is pointing downwards with the gear (or gear teeth) facing upwards, drop the scroll into the body.

  • Page 14: Jaw Styles And Accessories

    JAW STYLES and ACCESSORIES This is a sample of the Vicmarc chuck jaws and accessories. For the full range see pages 18 to 19 to find the jaws that suit your requirements. These jaw styles suit all chucks types. Step Jaws Step Jaws, designed by the famous Australian woodturner and author Richard Raffan, are used for holding a...
  • Page 15 They are easier and faster than traditional jaws used to turn long workpieces. Available in 48mm to 88mm for the VM90 and VM100, 55mm to 130mm for the VM120, VM140 and VM150. Vicmarc Uni-Chuck...
  • Page 16 JAW STYLES and ACCESSORIES Dovetail Jaws Dovetail jaws are designed for mounting bowls by expanding into a recess or by clamping onto a spigot. The size indicated is the outside measurement of the jaw face when fully closed. Dovetail jaws provide approximately 25mm of expansion beyond their specified size.
  • Page 17 JAW STYLES and ACCESSORIES Soft Jaws Soft Jaws Would you like to turn your own custom made jaws to suit your work piece? Now you can do it with the all new Vicmarc Acetyl Soft Jaws. They are a convenient and simple to use accessory. As the jaws can be turned precisely to suit the job, the work piece will always be true and concentric.

  • Page 20: The Vicmarc Guarantee

    Vicmarc Machinery will repair or replace the chuck free of charge. This guarantee is subject to the following conditions: 1. The chuck shall be returned to Vicmarc Machinery within 12 months with a brief description of the complaint. 2. The name and address of the purchaser, together with the date of purchase and supplier details shall accompany the parts.

This manual is also suitable for:

Vm100Vm120Vm140Vm150

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