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We have a Warco WM180. It was supplied with some additional recommended parts to get us up and running, one of which was a Keyless Drill Chuck.I went to test fit it tonight but am a little confused The only way I can see to fit the Drill Chuck is to fit it in the TailStock using one of the two Dead Centres. The Lathe comes with 2 (2MT & 3MT), both of these appear to spin in the TailStock and the Drill Chuck surely needs to be held securely? The other is a 2MT Arbour B16, I cannot remember what that was to be used for, but I tried it on the Drill Chuck, whilst it fits it still spins.

However I'd seriously consider getting sidelock endmill holders like those sold by ArcEurotrade **LINK** . They are more compact than an ER collet system being both shorter and of smaller diameter. Which can be imortant when doing small work wth small cutters. All too often an ER system forces the use of long series endmills to clear other parts of the job. Cutters with flats are no readily avaliable at sensible prices so there are few downsides. A not insignificant advantage is that cutters can be left mounted up so you don't have issues with varying stick outs. Its not impossibly expensive ...