Spindle Size on this Lathe?

[Sean Ackerman NY]

Anybody help me out? Can't find the size.... http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=19446

[Brian Effinger]

I would bet it is 1 x 8 or 3/4 x 16. If someone else doesn't know, I'll take a look at my local Rockler when I go in the next day or two.

[Jeff Willard]

Heh. If the manual doesn't supply the info, that one might be best avoided. Or alternatively, Rockler should know.

If not, see above.

[Joe McMahon]

Anybody help me out? Can't find the size.... http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=19446


I have the same lathe that I bought used and was wondering the exact same thing. When you find out, please let me know as well.

[Joe McMahon]

If "Ken" at my local Rockler can be believed, it is 1 X 8

[Sean Ackerman NY]

If "Ken" at my local Rockler can be believed, it is 1 X 8

Hmmmmm, can anybody vet for this so called "Ken?" Lol

A customer was curious what size spindle is on the lathe, wants to take advantage of a chuck sale, but isn't quite sure if the chuck will fit. Strange it's not mentioned at all on the site. Leads me to believe probably a 3/4 x 16

[Andrew Kertesz]

I thought I saw a post on another site that said it was 3/4 x 16

[Joe McMahon]

I just called Rockler technical support and they say 1 X 8

[John Merc]

I owned one of those before Rockler gave me my money back after replacing the motor twice. It is 1 x 8, but I would look for a different brand.

[Thom Sturgill]

One of the 'reviewers' said it is MT2 which would make me think 1x8 as most of the 3/4" I've seen are MT1