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I have a 4 jaw chuck that I want to addapt to the tailstock. I willbe boring through 2" square stock to make fishing rod handles The chuch has 1"x8 tpi and 3/4"x16 tpi. What do I need to addapt this chuck to the #2MT in the Tail stock. I have a 1/2" drill chuck with a #2 MT.Is there a 1x8tpi or a3/4 ...

I have a 4 jaw chuck that I want to addapt to the tailstock. I willbe boring through 2" square stock to make fishing rod handles The chuch has 1"x8 tpi and 3/4"x16 tpi. What do I need to addapt this chuck to the #2MT in the Tail stock. I have a 1/2" drill chuck with a #2 MT.Is there a 1x8tpi or a3/4 ...

Thanks guys for your help, you got me on the right track! I'll try to adjust it torrow. I am located in Houghton lake, Michigan. Thanks again Keith

My old head stock motor burned out and I bought a "rebuilt " one on Ebay. The head stock lock is out of adjustment and I'm unable to get it on the tubes. I know very little about shopsmiths. I only use this one to turn fishing pole handles on the lathe. Does anyone know how to adjust the lock? The ...