[wallymann]

often times i need to hold a larger piece of bar or pipe stock so i can turn it...either for grinding or shaping or other finish work. for small stuff, up to 1/2" material, a large-chuck drill works. but i want something bigger...up to 2" material.

of course, i can buy a lathe, but i dont need that level of precision (yet) and cost. basically, i'd like a large-sized adjustable but not particularly precise 3-jaw chuck i can attach to a drill. although something that is self-powered and not too expensive is fine.

i've been googling, but the word combos i'm coming up with arent yielding anything like what i want. whats out there?

edit...i may fab something up like this...