Hi CCM,
Wow, thats no good. A couple of questions:
1. Is there a set screw on the shoulder just behind the chuck? It would be right next to where the chuck visually touches the spindle.
2. Is there more than one set screw along this shoulder?
3. Are there 3 bolts or three nuts on the back of the chuck to secure the chuck to the face plate? If you see nuts you may find that your "back plate" is an intregal part of the spindle and the only way to remove the chuck is to remove the nuts. Some smaller lathes are produced this way. If the back plate is not part of the spindle you will see a definate line and change of color between the plate and the spindle.
4. Can you post a photo? Might help to determine what style of mount you have if it is not a threaded mount.
Let me know what you find out and I will be glad to share any info I can on it. Doug |