Need a Little Help

[Dave Hoskins]

I am having problems finding those rubber bumper things you screw into flat jaws. Not for the longsworth but regular flat jaws like Nova, Oneway, etc. The supplier I used to get them from seems to no longer have them. Craft Supplies don't seem to have them, either. So, if someone knows where I can order them from I would appreciate knowing. That is as long as I don't have to order them from China, that is. And, for the wise guys out there, no rubber buggy baby bumpers either!

 

[Ryan Mooney]

I'm actually not sure what you're looking for here but am intrigued..

Are you looking for something like the Nova Soft jaws?

Nova Soft Jaw Set

Nova Soft Jaws consist of four segments of high-quality soft nylon, which can be cut and customized by the user to their specific requirements.

www.rockler.com

Or something else.. could you adapt rubber stoppers like these to work?

Stoppers & Bungs - Page 2 - Michigan Brew Supply - Home Brewing Beer Supplies, Ingredients and More

Stoppers & Bungs

www.mibrewsupply.com

 

[Jonathan Shively]

Dave, Penn State Industries a possibility. Here are the long pins: https://www.pennstateind.com/store/LCJAWSJ.html
I buy from them for the school a lot.

Woodturningz, my main people for the school shop (doesn't hurt they are from Indiana also!). https://www.woodturningz.com/6030Nova_Cole_Jaw_Buffer_Kit

I think that is what you are asking for. Very quick service, they go to the post office 2-3 times a day. Most times if I order before noon, with regular shipping it will be here the next day!

 

[Dave Hoskins]

Thanks, Johnathon. Penn State is where I've been getting them before. The ones I am looking for are like that but the smaller ones, like 1/2", 3/4", and I think they called them beveled. The small ones are the ones I can't seem to find. I sent them an email, but don't expect to hear from them until tomorrow.

 

[Jonathan Shively]

Dave, did you check out the Woodturningz address I provided?

6030:Nova Cole Jaw Buffer Kit​

That is what I think you are describing are called and are available at that address. Here it is again. https://www.woodturningz.com/6030Nova_Cole_Jaw_Buffer_Kit

 

[Mike Stafford]

These are not the same shape as the OEM buttons that came with your Cole Jaws but they do work. I have a set and have used them for many items.

Nova Replacement Button Set

Check out the deal on Nova Replacement Button Set at Packard Woodworks: The Woodturner's Source

www.packardwoodworks.com

Packard also offers these OEM buttons at a higher price.

Nova Cole Jaw Button Kit

Check out the deal on Nova Cole Jaw Button Kit at Packard Woodworks: The Woodturner's Source

www.packardwoodworks.com

Hope this helps. Brad Packard is a class act and provides great service.

 

[Dave Hoskins]

Yes, Jonathan. I did. And I thank you all. Mike, I have a set of those you are talking about. The reason I don't use them is they are so hard, there is no give in them at all. At least the set I bought a few years ago at a Woodcraft store. Now I know where I can get all of the replacements I need. Appreciate it all guys!

 

[Ryan Mooney]

Ok yeah so cole jaw bumpers So I've definitely used rubber stoppers from the homebrew supply for those.

The black bungs are sturdier than the white bungs but the white ones are softer so depends on what you want. That's what happens when there's a homebrew shop in town but not a woodworkers shop I think somewhere around a #2 - #4 stopper worked pretty well if I recall correctly... easier if you can wander down and see them first hand...

 

[Dave Hoskins]

Mike, I have to agree on Packard. Good place to do business.

 

[Chuck Ellis]

Packardwoods is usually my first stop when looking for something for the shop...