Ballistol
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William,This lathe has the later type of M33 x 3.5mm spindle with ASR locking system. Axminster make a Chuck specifically for this lathe so it can be run in reverse. You need the locking ring though:
Axminster Woodturning ASR Locking Ring
This simple device adds another level of safety when turning on the lathe. The ASR locking ring is only suitable for use on lathes with an M33x3.5 EURO standard (ASR) spindle and threaded fittings that feature a EURO locking ring groove. The purpose of...www.axminstertools.com
You can buy another make of chuck but if you intend to run the lathe in reverse (very handy) make sure it’s an ASR type. I know Nova make one which is cheaper but I have both an Axminster Chuck and a Nova and the former is far better quality.
The lathe I bought was the very last one they had pre ASR, so technically I pointed out that it was obsolete and acquired a very healthy discount as a result (Well Bob did advise me to haggle hard ) Other than the chuck locking arrangement, the two lathes are absolutely identical.
So it has the M33x3.5 utilising two grub screws facilitating use in reverse.
Good call on the tailstock chuck