I want to use a drill chuck in my mini lathe. I bought a chuck with a 2 mt arbor. It is to long to seat in my head stock. What do I need to install a drill chuck in to a mini lathe head stock? I asked at Woodcraft and they have never heard of doing it, but quickly admitted to not do much turning.
My reason for wanting the chuck is I am going to drill a hole with a forster bit the size of my drill press drum sanding and tighten it up to make a friction chuck. Is this a crazy idea or something???