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Alps Upgrade chuck good or junk
Posted by: Glenn McMurrian (184.11.138.---)
Date: May 21, 2019 01:59AM

Has anybody had any problems with the Alps Upgrade Chuck like noise or chuck holding power.

Glenn McMurrian

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Re: Alps Upgrade chuck good or junk
Posted by: Ryan Anderson (---.dhcp.stcd.mn.charter.com)
Date: May 21, 2019 02:37AM

Mine has worked flawlessly for the year that I've had it so far.

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Re: Alps Upgrade chuck good or junk
Posted by: James Taylor (---.wavecable.com)
Date: May 21, 2019 10:38AM

We haven't been hearing any issues such as those.

If you're experiencing issues with your ALPS Chuck, contact our warranty department at 360-912-6057 (direct line) or warranty@batsonenterprises.com

James Taylor
Batson Enterprises
BatsonEnterprises.com | RainShadowRodBlanks.com | ALPSForeCast.com | Build2Fish.com

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Re: Alps Upgrade chuck good or junk
Posted by: Robert Ford (---.hsd1.ca.comcast.net)
Date: May 21, 2019 11:02AM

I have never had a single issue with mine,it's flawless.

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Re: Alps Upgrade chuck good or junk
Posted by: Gary Kilmartin (135.26.198.---)
Date: May 21, 2019 11:09AM

Mine is in it's third year. No hint of a problem. Top shelf product.

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Re: Alps Upgrade chuck good or junk
Posted by: Steve Gardner (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: May 22, 2019 04:01PM

love both of mine

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Re: Alps Upgrade chuck good or junk
Posted by: David Baylor (---.neo.res.rr.com)
Date: May 22, 2019 07:16PM

Count me in with those that love them. Holds great, and when you have everything lined up properly (rod stand height to chuck height) absolutely zero wobble. It is sweet !!!

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Re: Alps Upgrade chuck good or junk
Posted by: herb canter (---.atmc.net)
Date: May 22, 2019 08:30PM

I believe the OP was asking about it before deciding to purchase it not that he had a problem with one he already bought but thats just a guess. ALPS stuff is absolute top shelf imo.

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Re: Alps Upgrade chuck good or junk
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: May 23, 2019 03:13PM

If you look at the Alps improved head stock and the improved chuck - it is essentially the same or close to the same as the well known and long lived Taig Commercial chuck and head stock.

[www.micro-machine-shop.com]

I would not be surprised if Taig supplies the chuck and head stock to Alps with the Alps name on the chuck and head stock.

Good luck

p.s.
I have used only the Taig chuck for many many years, that they are essentially bullet proof.

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Re: Alps Upgrade chuck good or junk
Posted by: Mark Hahn (---.165.213.151.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: May 28, 2019 03:16PM

I upgraded to ALPS and swear by it; others I have just sworn at. The only noise mine makes is when using the drying motor, and even then it is minor. Check your alignment so your belt is where it should be. Also check your mounting bolts, one of them may be slightly loose.

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