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Rotating Tailstock Chuck

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$70.96 $99.95 In stock

This is a "live" drill chuck for the tailstock. A rotating tailstock chuck (also called a revolving tailstock chuck) is an attachment for a lathe’s tailstock that allows the workpiece held in the tailstock center to be rotated precisely during machining. This is different from a fixed tailstock center, which only provides axial support. Use it to support small diameter work where a live center or a follower rest is not practical.

When It’s Useful:

  • Turning long, slender, or heavy shafts where a fixed center can’t provide enough support or alignment.
  • Facing or cleaning the OD of long or irregularly shaped parts.
  • Working with pipe or odd-shaped parts that don’t accept a standard live/dead center.
  • Precision detailing on the end of a workpiece when you need controlled rotation for concentricity.

The shank is 2 Morse taper. The drill chuck has a 1/32" - 1/2" capacity.

Chuck rotates smoothly on a sealed bearing. Chuck key is included.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Daniel ★★★★★

The rotating action is buttery smooth and the grip holds my work securely without any slipping. Exactly what I needed for precise tailstock work, and the build quality feels solid enough to last.

John N. ★★★★★

Putting this on my metal lathe was a breeze, and now the workpiece follows the tool perfectly without any binding. The rotating tailstock chuck makes delicate threading operations feel much more controlled and smooth.

Zoe ★★★★★

The bearings spin so smoothly that the workpiece stays perfectly centered, and it saves me from having to stop and loosen the tailstock every time I need to check alignment. I’ve used it on a few small turning projects now, and it’s made the whole setup feel a lot less fiddly.