The chuck on my lathe is totally worn out. I need a 4 jaw independent 18" chuck. My budget is very limited. Any suggestions? My current chuck bolts to a hub with 4 bolts. The hub attaches to the spindle with 4 studs. To remove the chuck you just loosen 4 nuts and twist a slotted ring. The studs and nuts slide through the wide end of the slot. I'm sure I confused everybody with that description.
Anyway, where do I need to look for a chuck? I can't afford much, but I need something that works. Any particular brand to stay away from?