All modern lathes use a machine taper called a morse taper on both headstock spindle and Tailstock quill. These are precisely machined to securely hold drive centers, live centers, drill chucks, collets and more chucking accessories. Mike explains the basics of Morse tapers including how to use a reamer to repair minor damage.
Video details
00:00 What is a Morse Taper?
02:14 Morse Taper drill bit
03:50 Using a drawbar
06:03 Repairing a damaged taper
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