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Vicmarc - Escoulen Eccentric Chuck #3by Fred HolderThis chuck is one of the few eccentric chucks thatI do not own. When we were at the Vicmarc factory in2006, they were working on the design of this chuck<strong>and</strong> asked me not to mention it at the time. I have notyet had an opportunity to see one of these in action, butit looks like the best solution currently available.This illustration shows the various adjustmentsprovided on the chuck to give you some idea ofwhat it can do.<strong>The</strong> Vicmarc Escoulen Chuck originally designedby Jean Francois Escoulen <strong>and</strong> manufactured by Vicmarcexp<strong>and</strong>s the possibilities for off centre turning.<strong>The</strong> accessories also allow eccentric turning. <strong>The</strong> mainfeature of the chuck is its infintely variable axis settingcapacity. With the range of 0 to 30mm each setting givesa different turning axis.In addition to this the rotating cup chuck allowsyou to create an even wider variety of shapes, dependingon the chosen axis. <strong>The</strong> optional ball chuck allows theworkpiece to be swivelled up to 15° off the z-axis foreven more flexible turning. (see diagram above)<strong>The</strong> combination of several shapes on a singlepiece, without having to remove the workpiece, enablesthe creative turner to make very personal <strong>and</strong> originalpieces.<strong>The</strong> chuck is manufactured from K1045 (mediumtensile steel) the chucks have a higher durability ensuringa longer life <strong>and</strong> a very high quality finish which isless susceptible to rust. Vicmarc chucks are guaranteedfor 12 months <strong>and</strong> a large variety of accessories areavailable to suit them.Chuck thread sizes available: M33 x 3.5 - V00295-2 (direct thread), 1 1/4 x 8 - V00295-3 (direct thread),<strong>and</strong> M45 x 2 - V00295-5St<strong>and</strong>ard Chuck Includes:1 - Tommy bar 7.9mm; 1 - 5mm Allen T-Bar;1 - 4mm Allen T-Bar; 1 - 4mm Allen L-Bar; 1 - #3Gauge; 1 - 10mm Spanner; 1 - 40mm Cup Chuck; <strong>and</strong>1 - Owners Manual (see photo on left)<strong>The</strong> chuck <strong>and</strong> accessories.Example of what this chuck can do.For more examples visit www.escoulen.comFor further details contact Vicmarc at vicmarc@vicmarc.comPage 26 More Woodturning June 2010