Robert Sorby Patriot Chuck - Includes Patriot Chuck and Insert - RSPC PLUS 1.1/4" x 8 tpi Insert
Key Features
Manufactured in Sheffield, the new Patriot lathe chuck is the latest new product from Robert Sorby. It comes after many years of experience in selling, marketing and distributing other chucks hence the design incorporates all the key features which turners look for in a scroll chuck.
Fitted with smooth action 2" (50mm) jaws which have internal and external dovetail and gripper teeth to ensure work is held more securely. It also supplied with a screw chuck and an insert* which enable it to fit the vast majority of woodworking lathes.
Robert Sorby has included two safety mechanisms to help prevent chucks loosening on M33 x 3.5mm spindle threaded lathes when operating in reverse. As can be seen in the picture above, a channel has been machined into the mount section of the chuck. This will allow a locking collar (supplied by some manufacturers) to be secured, holding the chuck in place. A grub screw which locks the chuck onto the spindle offers another solution.
The versatility of the Patriot Chuck is demonstrated by its availability without jaws in three formats, these are the RSPCOM, RSPCOMN34 and the RSPCOMMH.
Jaws from other chuck manufacturers will also fit this system but please contact us to be sure of any additonal fittings that may be required in order to do this.
Strengths and benefits
compact design which does not strain lathe bearings yet is ideal for all sizes of project
inserted system so there is a size to fit almost every lathe
all jaws are perfectly matched so there is no need for tiresome number matching
the single key operation with positive location requires only the lightest of touches
key is articulated to allow access behind large projects
true compression angles on drive and driven gear ensure smooth operation every time
jaws stops prevent slides from working loose
wide selection of useful jaws give additional versatility
jaws dovetailed on inside and outside face
additional serrated teeth on jaws give extra grip (see below)
enclosed back protects gearing against dust
backplate is removable for easy maintenance and cleaning
comes complete with 2" jaws and woodscrew
English instruction manual supplied
Robert Sorby offer an extensive range of threaded inserts and jaws for this chuck which can be seen below.