CHUCK RUN-OUT

Oct 6, 2025 | OTHER SHOP WORK

Truing Chuck Runout with the Correct Torque

A small reduction of run-out on lathe or crankshaft grinder chucks, with bolt on top jaws, can often be achieved by an even torque of the socket head cap screws that attach the top jaws. I’ve included the proper torque, by cap screw size, for the more common American tongue and groove style jaws.

Tom Nichols
Automotive Machine & Supply, Inc
Cleburne, TX

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