{"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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