Finally got a chance to play with the new Barracuda chuck...

[Scott Ashburn]

Finally finished up some mechanical projects in the garage, that drug on forever!  Today I had the day off, so I finally got a chance to play with the new Barracuda chuck I bought some time back.  Made a one piece Diamondwood striker, and figured out that the best way to do it was make the handle first, then turn it around and cut the peg.  I was pleasantly surprised as how little harmonics and vibration was compared to my old set up using a drive spur.  Dramatically reducing time in making it.  Anyways, here's a few pics.
 


this is also a new.  a double bearing live center.