"rdspivey" wrote in message
.. .
I'm new to this news group and turning. My problem is my bottom of the
line
lathe. It has no morse taper in the head stock and the threads are 3/4" X
8
or 10 TPI (only have a half inch of threads to measure). Can I find a
drill
type chuck and self centering chuck that will fit this lathe? Should I
just
chalk it up as lesson learned and buy a "real lathe"? Any comments
appreciated.

If it should be 3/4 x 16 as one responder stated, then Sears uses the same
size. Craft Supplies in Utah ( I believe) would be a good place to begin.