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07-06-2007, 12:04 AM
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Name: Jerry City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I have come across a lathe chuck and manual. The chuck is called "Precision Combination Chuck" with Robert Sorby Ltd. printed on the cover of the manual. So I assume it was made in Sheffield, England by Robert Sorby Ltd. but I have not found a model number or any number that identifies the chuck, maybe there is not such a number. 
How can one determine the age and value of the chuck? Sorby is not noted for being cheap and how would you find parts if needed? 
If anyone has a chuck of this nature, please enlighten me.
Maybe David F can solve the puzzle 
Jerry
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07-06-2007, 12:14 AM
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Name: DaveO City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 38 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I would contact them as a start on your hunt for info. sales@robert-sorby.co.uk Athol Road, Sheffield S8 OPA, England.
Tel +44 114 225 0700 Fax: +44 114 225 0710 Dave
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools. 
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07-06-2007, 01:01 AM
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Name: John City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Sep 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I don't have one but perhaps this is it: http://www.robert-sorby.co.uk/images...ric-chuck3.jpg
on a quick browse, this is the only one I found that Sorby makes.
If it is an eccentric chuck, it is quite a find. 
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07-06-2007, 07:06 AM
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Name: Wildwood City: Jacksonville State: NC County: Onslow Join Date: Mar 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Sounds like 1980's era chuck Richard Raffin uses in his book and video "Turning Wood."
Some years back a Precision Combination Chuck, as used by Richard Raffin was being sold here. Not sure of the price or if still available.
Doubt it's worth big money, given the quality of modern chucks from major manufacturers and China clones. | |
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07-06-2007, 08:54 AM
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Name: Jerry City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by DaveO  I would contact them as a start on your hunt for info. sales@robert-sorby.co.uk Athol Road, Sheffield S8 OPA, England. Tel +44 114 225 0700 Fax: +44 114 225 0710 Dave You read my mind Dave  Below is the reply Hi Jerry, We have not sold this chuck for over 15 years. If you contact sales@craft-supplies.co.uk they may be able to give you the information you require. Regards, Lindsey
The hunt goes on
Jerry
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