Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jam chucking is a great way to hold lots of different turning projects on the lathe. I show you how you can use jam chucks to hold wood on a variety of project. If you find my videos helpful, you can buy me a virtual cup of coffee with this link. buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y
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You can get information on lessons in my shop from my website mikepeacewoodturning.com and download demonstration handouts and articles I have published.
00:00 Introduction
00:32 What is a jam chuck?
00:48 Jam Chuck vs Friction Chuck
02:12 Typical jam chuck uses
05:08 Techniques for seucring a tight fit
07:01 What wood to use?
10:34 How to make a jam chuck
13:52 Freeing the project from the jam chuck
16:00 Closing remarks
Jam chucking is a great way to hold lots of different turning projects on the lathe. I show you how you can use jam chucks to hold wood on a variety of project. If you find my videos helpful, you can buy me a virtual cup of coffee with this link. buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y
As a marketing affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases at The Woodturning Store. It is a great place to buy lathes, chucks and many other fine woodturning accessories thewoodturningstore.com/record-power/?aff=7
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/3PYfoKz
You can get information on lessons in my shop from my website mikepeacewoodturning.com and download demonstration handouts and articles I have published.
00:00 Introduction
00:32 What is a jam chuck?
00:48 Jam Chuck vs Friction Chuck
02:12 Typical jam chuck uses
05:08 Techniques for seucring a tight fit
07:01 What wood to use?
10:34 How to make a jam chuck
13:52 Freeing the project from the jam chuck
16:00 Closing remarks
