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Start your woodturning journey with Perform

Whether you’re just beginning your woodturning journey or aiming to create smaller, more delicate pieces, the tommy bar–style Perform Woodturning Chuck offers a lightweight and reliable solution you can depend on.

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Perfect for beginners

Designed to be used alongside the Perform PD205WL Woodturning Lathe, this chuck is affordable and perfect for beginners looking to start their woodturning journey.

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Compact

The 88mm chuck is compact, perfect for small turning projects such as pens, light pulls and small bowls. 

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Tommy bar design

The chuck uses a traditional tommy bar design, operated with two stainless steel bars to adjust the jaws and tighten the chuck manually. This simple mechanism keeps the overall chuck slim, to maximise the lathe’s capabilities.

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Stainless steel body

Chucks can be vulnerable to rust, which is why stainless steel is the perfect material choice. It resists corrosion and results in reliable performance.   

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Includes E Dovetail Jaws

Dovetail jaws are a universal jaw, providing a strong internal or external grip on the workpiece and are suitable for a variety of shapes and sizes; an excellent option for new turners. The Perform Woodturning Chuck is also compatible with a wide range of the Axminster Woodturning Jaws.

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Made in Axminster, UK

Precision designed and manufactured entirely in Axminster, UK for accurate results.

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The perfect partners for your lathe

Bring your Perform lathe to life with a set of turning tools built for beginners, or light use turning. Easy to handle and reliable in use, the range of Perform turning tools are an ideal way to start your woodturning journey with confidence. 

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Interested in a course?

Discover the joy of woodturning from home! Our Woodturning for Beginners course teaches you the essentials—safety, sharpening, and turning techniques—while guiding you through two fun, step-by-step projects. 

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The Perform Woodturning Chuck is a compact, reliable option ideal for entry-level and beginner woodturners working with smaller lathes. Precision made in Axminster, UK, it features a stainless steel body for added durability and corrosion resistance - making it a long lasting choice for those new to turning or those making smaller turned items. It is machined to exact tolerances for a perfect fit.

The 88mm chuck uses a traditional tommy bar design, operated with two stainless steel bars to tighten the chuck and adjust the jaws manually. This simple mechanism keeps the overall chuck slim, making it useful for smaller projects or delicate work, and to maximise the lathe's capabilities.

Supplied with black E Dovetail Jaws to give a stable and secure hold to your workpiece on both internal and external dovetails. These are suitable for a variety of timber shapes and sizes; a great universal jaw type. The chuck also features the quality SafetyJaw accessory mounting jaws - the edges have been modified with a slight radius, so if the jaws are extended beyond the body of the chuck, the chance of injury is minimised should hands get too close.

For woodturners starting out, this beginner woodturning chuck offers quality, control and simplicity. It is well suited to use alongside the Perform PD205WL Woodturning Lathe.

Designed, developed and made entirely in Axminster, UK for CNC accurate results. Suited to the Perform PD205WL Woodturning Lathe, the chuck spindle thread is 1 x 8 tpi.

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Delivery Options

  • Standard Delivery* - £3.98
  • Next Day Delivery* - £8
  • Next Day by noon Delivery* - £12
  • Next Day Saturday* - £20

*UK Mainland only. Order before 4pm for Next Day Delivery. Additional charges may apply for remote or offshore areas.

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Easy Returns

We're committed to selling high-quality products, however we also know that there are times when you need to exchange or return an item.

  • No quibble 30 day returns policy
  • Arrange your return online, in-store or by phone
  • Simple and easy returns process

Please note, respiratory items cannot be accepted for a refund once the seal is broken.

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