what axminster jaws should I get

[teddyt]

gents and ladies, and everyone in between.

my new chuck has arrived (Axminster K100 ). now i need to buy some jaws.
would "C" or "d" be better for me?    I do pens and starting to look into bowls, I think The "c" jaws would be more versatile but will they hold a pen blank for drilling etc
or do you know of a better set/solution

[seventhdevil]

don't make any pens but the c jaws are very good and have used mine for 4 years for everything.

you can make your own chuck for drilling blanks.

[Graham]

The 'D' jaws would be one option but these 'BF" jaws might be a little better and more versatile
http://www.axminster.co.uk/type-bf-small-gripper-jaws

[Paul Hannaby]

You will probably find the D jaws aren't really suitable for larger bowls and the C jaws might struggle to hold a pen blank effectively but if it is out of these two, I think the C jaws would be best as they are more versatile than the D jaws.

[john taylor]

Best jaws for the Axminster chucks are the O'Donnell set I use them most of the time for miniature work to large bowls and platters.  http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-o-donnell-jaw-sets

But their clearance sale starts tomorrow so worth having a look then, I will be :-D

john

[John D Smith]

   

     Ted I agree with John T the O'Donnell Jaws are Quite Versatile Regards John

[teddyt]

mmm think I will get both the "C" and the "D" jaws as this will cover all I want to do(famous last words).
Unless the O'Donnells are in the sale tomorrow

[Graham]

I have often thought of getting the Odonnell jaws. Very expensive but they are, I guess, 3 sets in one. Having used the Gripper jaws though I think I prefer them to the dovetail versions.

[Eric Harvey]

I think the O`Donnell jaws set would be your best,you`ll have 3 different sized jaws then,negating the need for C jaws,which are designed for holding the bases of goblets,and with the O`Donnell jaws they`ll be good for holding pen blanks to as well as many other types of work,cheers,

Eric.

[teddyt]

well plumped for the C and D jaws as money being the main thing
and the O'donnells were not in the axminster sale
thanks you all the help guys
have a great christmas
regards
graham