Twistin_wood
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Hi, and I am so thankful I found you guys. I have two wood lathe and just got my first watchmakers lathe, its American Watch & Tool Co. "WW" Watchmaker's Lathe. Everything works but I can not do anything with it. My goal was to use it to make pens and miniatures with it. My problem is I do not know what to get for a collet or chuck to hold anything. I think I need a collet and a draw bar, or chuck but am not sure what or what size. I believe it is a 8mm size. I could get a chuck, but is their one that just fits or do you need more. I also want a live center for tail but am not sure. I don't want to stick to much money in it till I give it a try. If someone has some suggestions and ideas or pictures of how the collet goes in and tightens up. here is a pic of what i got. and I am really hoping for some help. I hate to buy stuff off eBay if I am not sure what to get