Axminster Evolution SK114 Chuck Package

From Roughing Cut to Final Finish, Without Switching the Chuck

More than thirty-five years ago, Axminster built one of the world's first four-jaw self-centering chucks for woodturners. The Evolution SK114 is what that design has become after three decades of professional turner feedback — and this package brings the chuck plus everything you need to take a bowl blank from first roughing cut to finished form without removing it from the lathe.

The slim 114 mm (4.5") stainless steel body sits close to the headstock bearings to reduce vibration during heavy stock removal. Longer-than-typical SafetyJaw© accessory mounting jaws come factory-fitted, increasing contact area inside the chuck's slide ways and quieting vibration that shorter mounts can't.

Inside the box: the chuck, Type C Dovetail Jaws, a faceplate ring, screw chuck, and soft-grip key. Mount blanks via screw chuck for roughing, swap to the faceplate ring or Type C dovetails for refinement, and finish without ever changing the chuck on the spindle.

Available Options

Choose your lathe thread at the top of the page. Two thread options available in this catalog:

• 1" x 8 tpi (SKU 720955): Most common thread on midi and full-size lathes.
• 1-1/4" x 8 tpi (SKU 720956): Standard for larger production lathes.

Key Features

• Complete Workholding Package: Evolution SK114 chuck, Type C dovetail jaws, faceplate ring, screw chuck, and soft-grip key in one box.
• Direct-Threaded Body: Direct-threaded body ensures concentricity — ready to mount on the thread you select.
• Slim 114 mm Body: Compact 114 mm (4.5") diameter for less vibration and cleaner cuts.
• Stainless Steel Construction: Solid stainless. No rust, no plating, no corrosion from green wood or cold-shop condensation.
• Soft-Grip Chuck Key: Three hardened pinions for any-angle access; tactile grip with no slippage.
• Factory-Fitted SafetyJaw©: Radiused outer edges reduce injury risk near the rotating chuck.
• Lifetime Chuck Guarantee: Parts and labor covered for life when properly maintained.
• British Made: Designed and manufactured by NuCo Tools in Axminster, Devon, UK.

Woodturning Continues to Evolve

The complete Evolution SK114 starter package — chuck, accessory mounting jaws, Type C Dovetail Jaws, faceplate ring, screw chuck, and soft-grip key in one box.

Slim 114 mm (4.5") stainless body, ultra-compact stack height, and SafetyJaw© accessory mounting jaws as standard. Built to keep the workpiece close to the headstock for cleaner cuts and easier bearings.

Buy with confidence

The Axminster Lifetime Guarantee covers parts and labor on every Evolution SK114 chuck — for life, when properly maintained.

Made in Axminster, Built in Stainless

Designed, machined, and assembled in Axminster's own UK facility. No plating, no rust. The body is machined to size with scroll register and thread cut in one operation for true concentricity, and jaws are machined to within 2 microns.

What's in the Box

Everything for a complete SK114 setup: chuck and enclosure, Type C Dovetail Jaws (versatile for small bowls and end-grain work), faceplate ring (mount bowl blanks fast with woodscrews), screw chuck (initial bowl mounting), factory-fitted SafetyJaw© accessory mounting jaws, and the soft-grip chuck key — all in one box.

Soft-Grip Chuck Key & SafetyJaw©

Three hardened pinions for any-angle access; soft-grip key for tactile control under torque. The long accessory mounting jaws have radiused outer edges — the softened profile reduces injury risk if hands stray near the rotating chuck.

Smoother, Faster, Cleaner

The 50 mm (1.97") deep body sits close to the headstock bearings — less vibration, smoother cuts, faster cleanup.

Axminster Lifetime Chuck Guarantee

We cover parts and labor on every Evolution SK114 chuck for life. One of the most comprehensive workholding guarantees on the market.

A Brief History of Axminster Chucks

Axminster built its first four-jaw self-centering chuck for woodturners more than 35 years ago. Most of what's followed has been driven by feedback from professional turners.

The Evolution range is the result of three-plus decades of design and production experience — refined, repeatable, and engineered to outlast a working career.

Every accessory jaw set the company has made is still compatible with a new Evolution chuck off the shelf. Backwards compatibility is the design principle, not an afterthought.

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In Detail

The Evolution SK114 package gets a complete kit on your lathe in one purchase — the chuck plus the most-used accessories most turners would buy alongside it anyway.

The 114 mm (4.5") stainless body, 50 mm (1.97") deep, sits close to the headstock bearings for less overhang, less vibration, and smoother cuts. Type C Dovetail Jaws cover small bowls, end-grain work, and general bowl turning. The faceplate ring lets you mount blanks fast; the screw chuck handles initial bowl mounting while the outside form is shaped.

Pick your lathe thread at the top of the page. To keep full compatibility with the SK100 jaw range when using the SK114, fit the SK100 Accessory Mounting Jaws (sold separately).

What's Included

• 1 qty. Evolution SK114 chuck body (thread to suit your selected option)
• 1 qty. Set of SafetyJaw© Accessory Mounting Jaws (factory-fitted)
• 1 qty. Set of Type C Dovetail Jaws
• 1 qty. Faceplate ring
• 1 qty. Screw chuck
• 1 qty. Soft-grip chuck key

Compatibility

• Available Lathe Threads: 1" x 8 tpi (SKU 720955), 1-1/4" x 8 tpi (SKU 720956)
• Compatible Jaws: All Axminster SK114 jaws; SK100 Accessory Mounting Jaws recommended for full SK100 jaw compatibility

Specifications

• Package Dimensions: 17.5 x 16.5 x 11.5 cm (6.89" x 6.50" x 4.53")
• Package Weight: 5.9 kg (13.0 lbs)
• Country of Origin: United Kingdom
• Warranty: Backed by the Axminster product guarantee. Distributed in the U.S. by TSO Products.

Choose your lathe thread at the top of the page and add a complete Evolution SK114 setup to your bench.

Proudly British Made

Designed and manufactured by NuCo Tools in Axminster, Devon, UK. Distributed in the United States by TSO Products.