PSI Woodworking CSC3000C Barracuda Wood Lathe Key Chuck System

by PSI Woodworking

Product Description

Get a powerful grip on your work with the PSI Woodworking CSC3000C Barracuda Wood Lathe Key Chuck System. The "T" handle chuck key enables you to use one hand to tighten the jaws. Suitable for Mini, Midi & Full sized lathes Comes in a 9-pc molded carrying case. Body: 4 lbs. 3.5" dia.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 5 x 5.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000KIACTG
• Item model number: CSC3000C
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,600 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #3 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Lathe Accessories > Chucks
  • #5 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Lathe Accessories > Accessories & Parts

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good chuck for the money, November 11, 2007

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Bernie Bernbaum (Villa Park, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PSI Woodworking CSC3000C Barracuda Wood Lathe Key Chuck System (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had this chuck for over a year now and have used it quite a bit. I find it easy to use and reliable. You get a fairly complete set of jaws as part of the standard package - I added the large flat jaws but wish they were even bigger.

Someone asked about the screws holding the jaws on - I also worried about losing one or more in the shavings when I was changing the jaws so I contacted PSI and asked them about buying some more. The sent me eight screws free. If you're having problems (like with the allen wrench), contact them. I've always found them extremely responsive.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars the single most useful lathe accessory I've bought, June 18, 2009

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Nathan D. Green "Woodturner and Furniture maker" (Springfield, MO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PSI Woodworking CSC3000C Barracuda Wood Lathe Key Chuck System (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this chuck just about a year ago. I have used it weekly since then and today bought the jumbo bowl jaws for it.

The good:
1. Price. It's much cheaper than the high end products from Oneway, Vicmarc, etc.
2. Machining is adequate. No runout. Jaws hold well.
3. Accessory jaws (flat bowl jaws, dovetail jaws, etc.) are available from PSI and are very affordable.

The bad:
1. It does occasionally require retightening while turning.
2. The key chuck is touchy and needs to be fully inserted to turn. I haven't had any problems with it not working and once you're used to it it won't bother you.


Other reviews have complained that this product isn't as good as Oneway's, Vicmarc's, etc. It's not meant to be. This is the entry level product in the 4-jaw chuck field, meant for us poorer folk to have access to what I now consider a vital bit of turning equipment.

For the price this chuck is top notch. If you're a beginner/intermediate turner looking for a first chuck, look right here.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars smooth chuck system, July 25, 2007

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R. J. Scott "tiburonefan" (redding ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PSI Woodworking CSC3000C Barracuda Wood Lathe Key Chuck System (Tools & Home Improvement)

very smooth operating chuck system, even added the jumbo flat jaws to mine, makes turning a snap. I too had the problem with the hex head screws, the wrench they sent was a 3.0mm, and the screws are actually a 5.0 mm. If anyone knows how to find replacement screws, please post. hard to find in any hardware store. All-in-all, best bang for the buck.