Do they make a 3" self centering chuck with MT2 mount for a tailstock

[tackit]

Here are a few more that look like they are a little better quality. I knew I had seen them a couple places. You may have to do a search once you get to the web page. They list up to a 4" with MT2.

http://www.cdcotools.com/index.php

Thanks SEK, I think I found what I've been looking for. Can you or anyone else tell me if I can use a 4" chuck in my lathe's tailstock, it only $5 more than a 3"? Thanks again everyone.

 

[Tony Wells]

Should be fine. My only concern might be clearance over the cross slide. It would be a limiting factor. Have to remember that when you open a chuck like that, the jaws start to protrude outside the body diameter.

I think you would be fine turning it to 1/2" though. The actual cutting load will depend on how sharp it is, how much stock you leave to ream, what kind of material.....etc. Since this is a 1" hole, can you not bore it? Or is it too deep. You might also consider making yourself a holder for a boring bar that also would double as a holder for the reamer shank. It would need to be adjustable for height, obviously, and using the cross slide, you put it on center and run it in.

 

[SEK_22Hornet]

You say you have an 8" lathe, so You should have plenty of room over the ways - however, you might want to measure to see if it will fit over your cross slide. Otherwise it might limit your options significantly.

 

[tackit]

You say you have an 8" lathe, so You should have plenty of room over the ways - however, you might want to measure to see if it will fit over your cross slide. Otherwise it might limit your options significantly.

Thanks SEK I check that out before I order one. As I sit here thinking about it, I would say know it won't fit over it the cross slide, I doubt the 3" will either. Thanks for the heads up though, you probably saved me return and shipping fees.) Cutting the 7/8 mill holder down to 1/2" or 5/8" is still an option. I might have to settle for that..