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Lathe Chuck and Tapers

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1/2" Drill Chuck Item #: 20777
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$35.99

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#1 Morse taper Item #: 20785
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$16.99

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#2 Morse taper Item #: 20793
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$16.99

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1/2" Drill Chuck Item #: 20777
In Stock
 
Price:
$35.99
Each
Quantity:
Total: $35.99

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#1 Morse taper Item #: 20785
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Price:
$16.99
Each
Quantity:
Total: $16.99

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#2 Morse taper Item #: 20793
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Price:
$16.99
Each
Quantity:
Total: $16.99

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Overview

1/2"drill chuck for lathe and two choices of morse tapers (sold separately). Use this drill chuck and either the #1 Morse taper or #2 Morse taper listed to assemble as shown. Key is supplied with chuck. Both #20777 and either #20785 or #20793 need to be ordered to complete assembly as shown. This assembly is used on a lathe to hold a mandrel for turning wood pens and pencils.

Important Notes

  • Chuck shown with a Morse Taper installed.

What's included

(1) Lathe Chuck or Tapers

Technical Details

  • Type: Drilling

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Why did you choose this?
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makes drill blanks easy
Lou W on Sep 8, 2016
I needed a tailstock means of drilling and boring on my wood lathe.
Jean-Paul D on Jun 26, 2016
makes drill blanks easy
Lou W on Sep 8, 2016
I need this chuck for my lathe to center holes in pieces.
Ralph A on Aug 1, 2016
I needed a tailstock means of drilling and boring on my wood lathe.
Jean-Paul D on Jun 26, 2016
required for use of the mandrel to make the cheese knife set and to allow lathe to be used in drilling
Russell A on Jun 3, 2016
My old one broke...
Chris M on Jun 3, 2016
For lath
Michael H on May 11, 2016
Rockwell rep
John M on Apr 25, 2016
Cause the other one didn't fit.
John E on Apr 13, 2016
to use with mini lathe
Doug A on Apr 4, 2016
My existing Craftsman drill press chuck will not go down to 0 size bits, this one looks like it will even though the specs don't say.
Darren P on Mar 14, 2016
Drill on the lathe
Stanley F on Mar 3, 2016
I chose these to do drilling, and holding small parts.
Richard K on Feb 24, 2016
Expand lathe abilities
Dale on Feb 23, 2016
Needed to drill centered holes in dowels with little room for error, for example drilling a 1/2" hole in a 5/8" dowel.
Allan F on Feb 2, 2016
needed it
ROBERT M on Jan 17, 2016
For boring holes in items for wood turning projects.
GARY Y on Jan 15, 2016
Ability to drill blanks on the lathe
David S on Jan 13, 2016
Price and use on mini lathe
Craig A on Jan 9, 2016
I needed a chuck to run a mandrel
Arley L on Jan 1, 2016
Needed for new lathe
Frank C on Dec 11, 2015
For use with Delta 46-400 lath to hold drill bits in the tail stock.
John O on Dec 7, 2015
Just got a new Jet lathe and thought this would be useful.
David T on Nov 27, 2015
to enable use of forstner bits on my lathe - speeds hollowing pieces (need to use a jaw chuck to grip/turn wood and then use this on tail piece to bore holes). Need to also purchase arbor (usually a #2)
Shane B on Nov 27, 2015
I bought a new lathe and needed a chuck
Jeffrey M on Nov 27, 2015
I wanted my own chuck & taper so that I did not have to wait to use the same when others were using it.
Scott C on Nov 16, 2015
to use with my lathe
Raymond S on Nov 4, 2015
Fits on my Excelsior Lathe. Price was right
timothy g on Oct 22, 2015
I recently ordered the Morse taper 20793 for a 1/2" drill chuck I already have and the taper on the adapter was wrong for the chuck taper.
Lonnie S on Oct 5, 2015
Didn't have one for my lathe.
Dennis M on Sep 27, 2015
I bought a mini lath from rocklers qnd I wanted to try to make axels for a model log truck
Boyd on Jul 12, 2015
I like to make candle holders on my lathe, so this helps drill the hole in the center.
Curt S on Jun 3, 2015
I need this chuck for my lathe to center holes in pieces.
Ralph A on Aug 1, 2016
required for use of the mandrel to make the cheese knife set and to allow lathe to be used in drilling
Russell A on Jun 3, 2016
I need a chuck for an old Craftsman Drill press. The quill on the press has a short taper, about 1 inch long, 5/8 in on the large end, 9/16 on the small end. I wonder if this chuck will fit my press?
Steve S on Dec 30, 2015
The chuck itself keeps vibrating off of the taper. How do you keep it on? The one end of the taper seems secured in the lathe but the chuck will not stay secured to the opposite end. I'm using it with a simple bottle stopper mandrel.
shopper on Nov 26, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I cut the taper down about 1 inch so it would fit better into my lathe. I have a mini Nova
What is the taper on opposite end of the mt2?
A shopper on Jun 7, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Look up "Machine Taper" on Wikipedia. There is a table that gives the dimensions for Morse Taper 2 units. Note that some MT1 units are a bit longer than specified and if you use an adapter, say from MT1 to MT2, you may have to slightly shorten the MT1 unit.
Does this come assembled?
A shopper on Aug 18, 2015
BEST ANSWER: No. You must place the chuck onto the taper. Make sure you order the proper taper that matches your lathe.
I have an old craftsman lath. Witch taper should I use?
Jamie G on Aug 20, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Most likely it's a #1....but I would confirm that by looking up the model number.
What is the taper shaft size that the chuck mounts to? It looks like the morse taper is a separate part. Since these are also sold seperately, they must be two parts...
What is the shaft diameter of the morse taper shoulder that the chuck mounts to? ....assuming this comes in two parts. Looking for a 5/8" jacobs chuck
jshirey on Apr 28, 2015
BEST ANSWER: These are sold separately. We offer the morse taper in a #1(20785) and a #2(20793)
The #1MT is much smaller and fits most older model Craftsman lathes
The #2MT is what most lathes will be using.
I have a Nova Comet II midi lathe... Which taper will it take?
iabeef on Dec 27, 2015
BEST ANSWER: If it was manufactured recently it is most likely a #2 Morris Taper.
Best to check with the manufacturer's website.
What threading is needed to hold the Morse taper in the lathe?
A shopper on Apr 16, 2015
BEST ANSWER: There are no threads on this morse taper. It is held in place by friction.
I need a tapered lathe chuck not the drill one the other end that clamps materal
Zonk T on Mar 6, 2016
BEST ANSWER: A different supplier offers a 1"x8 tpi with MT2 tailstock chuck adapter but I have not seen one from Rockler.
my quill is 2-1/2 inches long large end is 3/4 inch small end is 1/2 inch what item do I need Item 20777?
Patick F on Feb 1, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I'M really not sure. Sorry. I think an M2 tapered attachment would fit your lathe, if I understood your question.
I have a rockwell delta wood lathe 46-525, is there a tail stock chuck that will fit ?
EDDIE M on Jun 11, 2016

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Great drill chuck, well priced, works...
Great drill chuck, well priced, works as advertised. The tab at the end of the taper is a hold-out from a metal lathe. The tab is aligned vertically when inserted into the tailstock, it locks into a slot in the tailstock which helps it grip better.
February 4, 2013
This drill chuck works great in...
This drill chuck works great in my wood lathe both in the headstock for arbors and in the tailstock for drilling. I purchased a #1 Morse taper with it and they fit together perfect.
June 27, 2008
Great tool. Well made. Works great!
Great tool. Well made. Works great!
January 9, 2008
Lath chuck &t taper
Great product for the money.
May 20, 2015
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
This a great quality part, highly...
This a great quality part, highly recommended!
January 14, 2008
I have a Jet mid sized...
I have a Jet mid sized lathe. Since I am new to turning and what works with what I bought the #2 taper with the chuck. It is the correct size and both work well with my lathe. The taper is a bit longer then the ones I have been using, though, so when I put it in the tailstock I need to extend it out a bit for the taper to seat in all the way. Other then that they both work great and I am very happy.
January 16, 2009
Deceptive advertising, good product
Works great. Advertising is deceptive, it is really two pieces sold separately, but photos shows the two as if it were one piece not two.
May 11, 2015
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Lathe chuck
Well made,price right.
March 24, 2016
Purchased
 7 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
I bought this chuck to work...
I bought this chuck to work with my Excelsior Mini Lathe. Wasn't sure if I needed a #1 or #2 Morse taper and couldn't find the lathe specs. Anyway, I bought the #2 and it seems to work just fine. One comment for consideration: The description of the chuck didn't make clear that it was a taper fit. I expected a 1/2" X 8 TPI threaded unit. Anyhow, I'm happy with the set up.
February 17, 2011
I bought the Chuck with a...
I bought the Chuck with a #2 Taper for my Craftsman Mini lathe. Right out of the box I was impressed with the fit and finish. It is working nicely and seems very durable. I question the tab at the end of the taper, I have to remember to extend the Tail Stock a little before installing the chuck but that's not a big deal. Very nice product, highly recommended.
October 27, 2010

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