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.
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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?
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.
BEST ANSWER: Your chuck isn't on the taper true. Knock it on a little harder with a mallet or hammer/block while the jaws are completely open.
Use a trustworthy straight piece of steel dowel stock or a non taper drill bit you don't mind getting bent and spin it up in the chuck. Check the dowel or drill it with a dial gauge while you spin it by hand.
Tap the rod accordingly, extremely gently. It takes a surprisingly light tap to adjust.
That'll work 90% of the time. If it doesn't, use a bearing press. Go slowly and make sure it's going on straight and mind not to bend the spindle.
Use a trustworthy straight piece of steel dowel stock or a non taper drill bit you don't mind getting bent and spin it up in the chuck. Check the dowel or drill it with a dial gauge while you spin it by hand.
Tap the rod accordingly, extremely gently. It takes a surprisingly light tap to adjust.
That'll work 90% of the time. If it doesn't, use a bearing press. Go slowly and make sure it's going on straight and mind not to bend the spindle.
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- Brian H on Dec 26, 2017
What is the taper on opposite end of the mt2?
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.
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- Michael S on Jun 7, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 29, 2015
Does this come assembled?
BEST ANSWER: No. You must place the chuck onto the taper. Make sure you order the proper taper that matches your lathe.
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- Michael S on Aug 18, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 29, 2015
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
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
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.
The #1MT is much smaller and fits most older model Craftsman lathes
The #2MT is what most lathes will be using.
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- Rick H Staff on Apr 28, 2015
Can you drill a 2.5 inch hole with this chuck?
BEST ANSWER: I’ve gone up to 2inches w forstner bit. I think with the right bit and slow speed it would do 2.5. It’s solid
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- Andrew D on Jan 31, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 11, 2016
Looking for confirmation: Have a Jett 1221 Lathe and looking for a drill chuck. Am I correct that I must order the chuck PLUS the taper as two separate items?
BEST ANSWER: Bill you are correct the chuck will come with the key and depending on your lathe you will also need to order a MT#1 or MT#2 taper
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- Chris D on Jun 9, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2015
I have a Nova Comet II midi lathe... Which taper will it take?
BEST ANSWER: If it was manufactured recently it is most likely a #2 Morris Taper.
Best to check with the manufacturer's website.
Best to check with the manufacturer's website.
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- DONALD P on Dec 28, 2015
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2014
What threading is needed to hold the Morse taper in the lathe?
BEST ANSWER: There are no threads on this morse taper. It is held in place by friction.
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- Rick H Staff on Apr 17, 2015
Will this fit the excelsior mini lathe?
BEST ANSWER: Yes it will. Thats the Lathe I have and I use it a lot. Happy Turning
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- timothy g on Oct 13, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 22, 2015
I need a tapered lathe chuck not the drill one the other end that clamps materal
BEST ANSWER: A different supplier offers a 1"x8 tpi with MT2 tailstock chuck adapter but I have not seen one from Rockler.
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- DONALD P on Mar 8, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2014
what is the diameter of the non tapered end ?
BEST ANSWER: The answer is that there is no non tapered end, the entire shaft is tapered..
It appears to be a #2 morse taper, so the entire shaft is tapered and there are no non tapered diameters.
It appears to be a #2 morse taper, so the entire shaft is tapered and there are no non tapered diameters.
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- Jean-Paul D on Apr 21, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 30, 2016
The lathe chuck with taper is stuck in the lathe, what is the best way to loosen for removal?
BEST ANSWER: Enter an answer to this question.You should have a rod that goes into either the headstock or the tail stock. Put the rod in place and gently tap the chuck out.
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- CLAY G on Feb 21, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 20, 2016
I have the Excelsior Mini Lathe. What taper do I need?
Kindly confirm my specifications; Drill chuck Morse taper- 1-2(1/2 x 20) capacity 13mm body 53mm Dim, length 86mm, key - s3. Is this exactly what you have?
BEST ANSWER: yes it is and i am happy with it at this point
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- leo r g on May 4, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 10, 2015
I have an old Ridgid wood lathe model WL1200LS1 can some one tell me which morse taper should I use on the tail stock?
BEST ANSWER: If it is long and skinny it could be 1# If it is a bit larger It could be a 2# Do you have the end piece, it you do take it to Rockler and they could tell you
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- mike s on Dec 21, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 29, 2014
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?
BEST ANSWER: I'M really not sure. Sorry. I think an M2 tapered attachment would fit your lathe, if I understood your question.
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- Thomas V on Feb 2, 2016
- Purchased on May 7, 2015
Can this be used in the headstock without a tailstock spindle or will it fly out?
I have a rockwell delta wood lathe 46-525, is there a tail stock chuck that will fit ?
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4.6 / 5.0
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Chuck
Seems to be a well made product. So far so good.
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Chuck and taper
Works great with my new lathe
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Lathe chuck and tapers
I am glad I ordered these; they have been used much more than I ever expected to. Getting a good start on hollowing is vital, and these tools make the job fast and easy. Nicely done Rockler.
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I fits
It fits the new lathe I got. Have not had time to use it much, looking forward to this winter.
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I love my new chuck. It works perfect for my project
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Robust and Works Great
I bought this because the store employee recommended it and showed my how it works with different mandrels. I'm new to turning and was thinking I needed to spend a lot more money to accomplish what I was trying to do. So instead of buying a more expensive set of jaws, he helped me understand why this part would fit my needs better, and as I expand my turning abilities I can move up to a set of jaws for my Excelsior lathe.
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Perfect fit chuck
The chuck works great, fits like a glove
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This chuck works great and is reasonably priced. Seems like high quality steel with good machining.
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lathe chuck and taper
very accurate allows for holding very small turning pieces
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excellent quality. Very beefy.
A substantial Chuck.
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