Threaded chuck to MT2 adapter?

Because the chuck is actually large enough and strong enough for anything I would use it for, it's free, and I already have it. Unless the adapter was prohibitively expensive, I'd rather just use something I've already got.

But, the more I look around, the more it seems that either availability or cost will probably keep me from using the chuck. Ah, well. You can't win them all.

steve

I'm guessing that's a 3/8" chuck. You want a minimum of 1/2" for a lathe. Deming drills are usually 1/2" shank and being able to drill a large hole is what the lathe is for.

Hi Steve,

Go the real easy way. HF has what you want for $10. It's a great 1/2" Jacobs chuck with a #2MT.

steve

Hi Steve

Steve I would recommend you get the threaded MT mandrel, so you can use the chuck in your headstock with a drawbar to keep the MT from coming loose and scoring the headstock taper. It is more $$ but a lot less than having to get your spindle repaired or replaced.

Here's a l> > Go the real easy way. HF has what you want for $10. It's a great 1/2"

Hi Steve, It's not good to disagree with the Leo's. I lose every time, but I have had good luck with the H.F. Jacobs knockoffs. The taper is soft and easy to thread for an allthread draw bar. Only difference (for woodturning use) from my more expensive true Jacobs chucks is that one H.F. Jacob's taper slipped. That was fixed by letting it rust along with myself. :)

You'll use them in many ways, I have one on a washing machine motor for buffing pads and sanding discs. Another for holding shop made centers and depth drills. At $10.00@, buy two and butter one. Sorry, I'm confusing chucks with biscuits! :)

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