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I didn't get the Shopsmith drive center with my used system. I do, however, have a collet chuck (PSI) and a drive center with a #2 morse taper. The drive seems to be inbetween collets, though, with the largest too big and the next smallest too small to fit in far enough to be reliably centered. Does...

I am trying, but am having a heck of a time finding the center of my homemade pin chuck. The YouTube video I'm using for reference doesn't use the tailstock. Any advice?

I have been turning pens using a live center for a few weeks now with great results. I decided to try my hand at duck calls and made a pin (key) chuck out of 5/8 steel rod. Unfortunately, there seems to be some wobble in the rod as my calls are coming out a little lopsided (and beads are uneven, etc...

I think I found my answer on the Penn State site. I need to buy the adapter and collet chuck system. I think this will solve several of my problems. Thanks.

Hello All, I want to make duck calls and am looking at making a 5/8" pin chuck. The 5/8" bar won't fit in my SS Drill Chuck, so what do I need to bring this all together? I'm obviously new, and at this point have the basic set of accessories for a Mk V 510. Thanks, and I look forward to wh...