just been looking around the net for some ideas for my new wrapper that i'm building. i came across this - http://www.okierodbuildingtools.com/POWER_CHUCK.html

i really like the idea, with a little modification it could make a really nice chuck. i'm not sure about most of the products on this site though, they look a bit plasticky and flimsy for me, but some of their ideas with a bit of tuning could work well. if this chuck had two plates to support the bolts, and was made out of metal, it could be a nice piece of gear. i think i'll have a go at making one and see how it turns out.

I made a chuck out of a PVC cap, drill & tap for nylon screws @1/4-20X3 and mounted it on a motor shaft. I can run the screws down turn it on and adjust to center the rod. I have a hex nut on the outside of the cap to lock the screw in place.

Hey Steveoboxer, where are the prices for that stuff?
Bruce

i cant find any prices either. the paypal button just dead ends. that's not really a problem for me though, as i'm going to build my own anyway. i was just looking for ideas.