{"title":"Mini Lathe Accessory Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShop mini lathe accessory kits designed for tailstock drilling, centering, turning, and tool holding applications. This collection includes practical bundles with MT2 live centers, drill chucks, arbors, center drill sets, carbide tip lathe tools, and tool posts, making it easier to set up or upgrade a mini lathe for common workshop machining tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mini-lathe-first-day-bundle","title":"Mini Lathe Starter Kit — 5-Piece Bundle with Tools, Chuck \u0026 Tool Post","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini Lathe Starter Kit bundles the five accessories a new mini lathe owner needs to cut metal on day one. This kit covers all three: a 9-piece carbide lathe tool set and 4-way quick change tool post for turning operations, plus an MT2 live center, 1-13mm keyed drill chuck with MT2-JT6 tang arbor, and 7-piece center drill set for tailstock drilling. All five components are pre-matched for MT2 tailstock mini lathes — the Sieg C2\/C3, Harbor Freight 7x10 and 7x12, Grizzly G0602 and G0765, and similar machines in the 7x10 through 8x16 class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9-piece carbide-tip lathe turning tool set (8mm \/ 5\/16\" shank):\u003c\/strong\u003e right-hand external turning, left-hand turning, facing, threading, grooving, boring, and parting tools — covers the full range of first-year mini lathe operations on aluminum, mild steel, and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-way quick change tool post (2.5 inch):\u003c\/strong\u003e mounts four tools at once; swap between turning, facing, and threading setups without re-tramming — sized to fit 7x10 through 8x16 mini lathes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMT2 live center with bearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e revolving tip eliminates tailstock friction when turning stock between centers; 60° included angle seats standard center-drilled workpiece ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-13mm keyed drill chuck + MT2-JT6 tang-type arbor:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-matched pair for tailstock drilling operations; tang-type arbor inserts into the MT2 tailstock quill and ejects via drift — correct design for lathe tailstocks, NOT a drawbar\/mill spindle arbor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7-piece HSS center drill set (sizes 1.0mm to 5.0mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e for starting holes in workpiece ends before drilling, and for creating 60° seats used with the live center when turning between centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-matched components:\u003c\/strong\u003e all five items are selected for the same MT2 tailstock interface — no guessing whether the chuck arbor fits your machine or whether the tool shank fits the post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 9PC Carbide Tip Lathe Turning Tool Set — 8mm (5\/16\") shank, 9 tools covering right-hand, left-hand, facing, threading, grooving, boring, and parting operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 4-Way Quick Change Tool Post — 2.5 inch, fits 7x10 through 8x16 mini lathes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x MT2 Live Center — bearing-equipped revolving center, 60° point, MT2 tang-type shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 1-13mm Keyed Drill Chuck — JT6 taper bore, includes chuck key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x MT2-JT6 Drill Chuck Arbor — tang type (self-ejecting via drift), for lathe tailstock and drill press use; NOT a drawbar arbor for mill spindles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 7PC HSS Center Drill Bit Set — sizes 1.0mm to 5.0mm, for starting holes and creating live center seats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mini lathe starter kit is designed for 7x10 through 8x16 mini lathes with an MT2 tailstock taper. The included arbor is tang type — it inserts into the MT2 tailstock quill and ejects via the drift slot. It does NOT use a drawbar thread and is NOT designed for milling machine spindles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4-way quick change tool post (2.5 inch) fits the compound slide on standard 7x10 through 8x16 mini lathes. The 8mm tool shank fits the included tool post holders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot compatible with: lathes using MT3 or MT4 tailstock tapers (Grizzly G4000\/G4002, Precision Matthews PM-1022V, or other bench lathes in the 12\" and larger class). Not designed for milling machine spindles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnsure if this fits your lathe? Email us the model number and we will confirm before you order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need anything else to get started cutting metal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: This kit covers the five essentials for day-one operations: turning tools, a tool post, a live center, a drill chuck with arbor, and center drills. You will still need: (1) workholding — a 3-jaw or 4-jaw chuck mounted on your headstock spindle (most lathes include one, check your lathe's package contents); (2) cutting lubricant for steel (oil, or cutting fluid); (3) safety equipment (eye protection, chip guard). Beyond those, this kit gives you everything to start facing, turning, drilling, and turning between centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the 4-way quick change tool post fit my mini lathe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The 2.5 inch tool post fits the compound slide on 7x10 through 8x16 mini lathes, which use a standard mounting stud on the compound. The 8mm tool shank matches the included tool post holders. If your lathe is larger than 8x16 (such as a 10\" or 12\" bench lathe), this tool post size may not fit — contact us with your model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between the tang-type arbor in this kit and a drawbar arbor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The MT2-JT6 arbor in this kit has a flat tang end — it inserts into your tailstock quill, seats by taper friction, and ejects by inserting a drift through the ejector slot in the tailstock barrel. This is the correct design for lathe tailstocks and drill presses. A drawbar arbor has a threaded end and is used on milling machine spindles, which have a through-hole for a drawbar bolt. Your mini lathe tailstock does not have a drawbar through-hole, so a drawbar arbor would not work. The tang type in this kit is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autobox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46727474774153,"sku":"FDB-SET","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/4923\/5593\/files\/lathe_accessories_kits.png?v=1777948917"},{"product_id":"mt2-tailstock-drilling-kit","title":"MT2 Tailstock Drilling Kit — Chuck, Arbor, and Center Drills","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MT2 Tailstock Drilling Kit gives you everything you need to drill on your mini lathe tailstock in one matched set: a 1-13mm keyed drill chuck, an MT2-JT6 tang-type arbor, a live center, and center drills. This is the MT2 tailstock drilling kit designed specifically for mini lathes — no separate arbor purchase, no compatibility guessing, no missing center drills. Insert the tang arbor into your MT2 tailstock quill, press-fit the JT6 chuck onto the arbor, and you are ready to center-drill and drill through workpiece ends without removing the part from the chuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete 4-component kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e MT2 live center, 1-13mm keyed drill chuck (JT6), MT2-JT6 tang-type arbor, and center drill set — every part needed for tailstock drilling in one box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTang-type arbor for lathe tailstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e the MT2-JT6 arbor uses a flat tang end, not a drawbar thread — it seats by taper friction and ejects cleanly with a drift through your tailstock's slot; correct design for lathe tailstock use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-13mm chuck capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e accommodates drill bits from 1\/32\" up to 1\/2\" — the full range used in mini lathe drilling operations on aluminum, mild steel, brass, and cast iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMT2 live center included:\u003c\/strong\u003e bearing-supported revolving tip for turning long stock between centers; 60° included angle seats standard center-drilled holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-matched components:\u003c\/strong\u003e chuck, arbor, and live center are selected to work together on MT2 tailstocks — confirmed fit for Sieg, Harbor Freight, Grizzly, and similar mini lathes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter drills included:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike chuck-and-arbor-only competitor listings, this kit includes center drills so you can begin drilling operations without a separate purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKIT-TS-MT2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTailstock interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMT2 Morse Taper (tang type, self-ejecting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChuck capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-13mm (JT6 bore)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChuck type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeyed (includes chuck key)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArbor type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMT2-JT6, Tang type (NOT drawbar) — for lathe tailstock and drill press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLive center angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60° included angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLive center interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMT2 Morse Taper, tang type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible tailstock taper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMT2 only — NOT compatible with MT3 or MT4 tailstocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$54.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x MT2 Live Center (bearing-equipped revolving center, 60° point, MT2 tang-type shank)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 1-13mm Keyed Drill Chuck (JT6 taper bore)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Chuck Key (for tightening drill chuck)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x MT2-JT6 Drill Chuck Arbor (tang type — for lathe tailstock and drill press, NOT for mill spindle drawbar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Center Drill Set (for starting holes and creating live center seats in workpiece ends)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit fits mini lathe tailstocks and bench lathe tailstocks with an MT2 Morse Taper bore. The arbor uses a flat tang end — correct for tailstock and drill press use. It does NOT use a drawbar thread and is NOT designed for milling machine spindles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirmed compatible MT2 tailstock machines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSieg C2 \/ SC2 \/ C3\u003c\/strong\u003e — MT2 tailstock taper, the most common Chinese OEM mini lathe platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarbor Freight 7x10 (#93212) and 7x12 (#44142)\u003c\/strong\u003e — MT2 tailstock; best-known US entry-level mini lathes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentral Machinery 7x10 \/ 7x12\u003c\/strong\u003e — MT2 tailstock (Harbor Freight house brand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrizzly G8688 (7x12), G0602, and G0765 (7x14)\u003c\/strong\u003e — MT2 tailstock; G0765 owners note arbor length compatibility confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLittleMachineShop HiTorque 7x16\u003c\/strong\u003e — MT2 tailstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutobox 7x14 \/ 8x16\u003c\/strong\u003e — MT2 tailstock; our own machine line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-Mark 7x16\u003c\/strong\u003e — MT2 tailstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Bend 9\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — MT2 tailstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas \/ Craftsman 12x36\u003c\/strong\u003e — MT2 tailstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLogan 200 \/ 400\u003c\/strong\u003e — MT2 tailstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJet BD-X Series\u003c\/strong\u003e — MT2 tailstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot compatible with: MT3 or MT4 tailstocks (Grizzly G4000\/G4002, Precision Matthews PM-1022V, or similar larger bench lathes). Not designed for milling machine spindles — those require a drawbar-type arbor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnsure about your machine? Email us a photo of your tailstock — we will confirm fit before you order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between a tang-type arbor and a drawbar-type arbor, and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A tang-type arbor has a flat, rectangular end (the \"tang\") that sits in a matching slot in your tailstock quill. It is held by taper friction during use and ejects by inserting a drift through a cross-slot in the tailstock barrel — no threading required. A drawbar-type arbor has a threaded end and requires a long bolt (the drawbar) threaded through the spindle from the back — this design is used on milling machine spindles, which have a through-hole for the drawbar. Lathe tailstocks do NOT have a drawbar through-hole. This kit uses a tang-type arbor, which is correct for lathe tailstocks and drill presses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What size holes can I drill with this kit on a mini lathe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The 1-13mm drill chuck accepts bits from approximately 1\/32\" to 1\/2\" diameter. For most mini lathe drilling work — pilot holes, bolt clearance holes, cross-drilled features on turned parts — this range covers the full practical spectrum. 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