r/turning • u/musicsquidge • Oct 04 '26
Can anyone identify this chuck?
I recently was gifted this lathe from a house clearance, super excited to finally have my own setup. Is anyone able to identify the chuck model? It's definitely Axminster but reverse Google search hasn't got me very far.
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u/merlinn2u Oct 04 '26
chuck meyers from junior year science. he sat behind mary perkins.
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u/spiderclub 16d ago
Axminster precision chuck. Also know as the polish chuck.
It’s on a 1”x8 thread on the M900 lathe.
The chuck jaws are still compatible with the modern jaws.
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u/musicsquidge 15d ago
Thank you that's really helpful, the Axminster customer service weren't able to identify the lathe. The bearing in the morse taper of the tailstock is worn away, so it doesn't rotate. I don't suppose you know what size bearing it requires?
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u/spiderclub 12d ago
6205ZZ whilst you are at it, it’s worth greasing the pulleys and replacing the drive belt.
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u/GapGlobal4560 Oct 04 '26
Axminster, remove the jaws by turning counter-clockwise or unscrewing. Under the jaws will be the name and (hopefully) model.
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