Reddit reviews Nova TK-48246 Direct Thread 1 Inch X 8TPI G3 Wood Turning Chuck Bundle Set
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Anti-release spindle lock – ReversibleEnsures chuck will stay securely mounted on the lathe during forward and reverse turning applicationsOne handed geared action; powerful and positive grip.Small size (85-milimeter/3.35-inch) and weight minimizes load on small spindles and bearings.Takes the same accessory range as all other NOVA chucks.*
The step jaws are the smaller ones, and used to hold smaller pieces. I would recommend against that chuck, as that style is a pain to open or close the jaws and also hold your piece (it usually takes two hands, so you cant easily also hold the piece of wood). For an $40-$70 you can get a better chuck, with more jaws that uses a single chuck key to open/close the jaws. Hope this helps.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000KIACTG/ref=psdc_552514_t4_B01CS30G5K
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07CT8N58V/ref=psdc_552514_t1_B01CS30G5K
I would get the nova G3 30th anniversary bundle if possible. This will come with a set 50mm standard jaws, plus 100mm and pin jaw sets. The pin jaw set would be what you want to use for drilling with the jacobs chuck. 750 rpm is a little fast but is definitely doable. I always start with a smaller bit that has a pilot tip and indent the center of the wood with a skew.
Edit: I always back all the way out every half an inch too so that I know the bit is clear.
Also here is the bundle on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/NOVA-G3-Chuck-30th-Annive/dp/B07CT8N58V