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I can't decide & would like your guys' input. I scored a very nice USA made Jacobs 18N with no arbor. I never needed a drill chuck with more than 5/8" capacity. What should I get an arbor for, lathe tailstock (MT3) or the mill (R8)? What would I might ever need it for, reamers?
I have a 12x36 lathe & a RF-45 style bench mill. For the lathe I have a 5/8" keyless chuck & a 14N (1/2"). For the mill I have a 1/2" keyless chuck (R8), 14N (R8), & another 14N (1/2" straight arbor). I thought about getting a 5/8" straight arbor for the 18N but it seems kind of puny for it, 3/4"+ straight seems to be the norm for the 18N for straight arbors which I don't want. I was leaning towards MT3 for the lathe but now I'm thinking about going with a R8 arbor. What do you guys think & why?
I have a 12x36 lathe & a RF-45 style bench mill. For the lathe I have a 5/8" keyless chuck & a 14N (1/2"). For the mill I have a 1/2" keyless chuck (R8), 14N (R8), & another 14N (1/2" straight arbor). I thought about getting a 5/8" straight arbor for the 18N but it seems kind of puny for it, 3/4"+ straight seems to be the norm for the 18N for straight arbors which I don't want. I was leaning towards MT3 for the lathe but now I'm thinking about going with a R8 arbor. What do you guys think & why?
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