Machine Tool Accessories: A Quick Guide to Lathe Chucks

Tmttoolbox18 Aug, 2026Business

Lathe chucks are only one single type of machine tool accessory, but they are essential when the machine in question is a lathe. Here’s what you should know. Without getting too lost in the weeds, lathe chucks are specialized clamps that are attached to the spindle of a lathe. They hold the workpiece in place safely. That being said, there are many different types of lathe chucks, some of the major classes of which will be covered here.