Morse taper

[Don Farr]

I really hate to ask this but I can't figure out what size MT that my Ridgid lathe uses. I want to buy a drill chuck, but don't know if I need a number 1, 2. or 3 MT.
I can't find any reference to it in the manual. Can I mic it and tell?

[Bobby Hatfield]

I really hate to ask this but I can't figure out what size MT that my Ridgid lathe uses. I want to buy a drill chuck, but don't know if I need a number 1, 2. or 3 MT.
I can't find any reference to it in the manual. Can I mic it and tell?


Don, check out this chart.

http://www.woodturners.org/tech_tips/morse_taper_sizes.htm

[Don Farr]

Just what I needed. :D

[Angelo Schembari]

Don,

The rigid single tube lathe has a #1 morse taper. Sears has the best prices on this stuff new, in my experience.

Might want to try ebay.

Spindle thread is 3/4 x 16

Hope this helps!

Angelo