Reddit reviews PSI Woodworking L5818 Lathe Headstock Spindle Adapter 5/8" Shopsmith to 1" x 8tpi
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Convert a Shopsmith 5/8" non-threaded lathe headstock spindle to 1" x 8tpi threadedAllows a 5/8" non-threaded spindle to accept 1" x 8tpi threaded chucks, faceplates, and other woodturning tools and accessoriesMade of steel; Weighs .65 pounds; Extends spindle length approximately 1-1/4"Includes set screw to lock the adapter to the spindleFlats allow for solid wrench tool grip for tightening and loosening from spindle; Wrench not included
Second/thirding the advice to ditch that and get a chuck made for woodturning, you're gonna give yourself nothing but trouble and UFO's (unexpected flying objects) with that.
They make these adapters that will allow you to use any chuck with the much more common 1" × 8 tpi threads on your Shopsmith, and if you get one of the insert-type Novas, you can can actually get a chuck insert to fit. Here is the chuck body that would go with that insert.
I have a similar lathe and have found some great attachments for it
If you don't have this I recommend it:
http://www.amazon.com/PSI-Woodworking-L5818-Headstock-Shopsmith/dp/B000KIEC88
Hey quick question is this the same as the eBay one?
PSI Woodworking L5818 Headstock Spindle Adapter (Shopsmith 5/8-Inch to 1-Inch 8tpi chuck) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KIEC88/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_DUzdAbPCXFYZ3
I ended up using basically a big pair of lock jaws and giving it a TUG to get the adapter off. It wasn't that jammed.
One of these: ( PSI Woodworking L5818 Headstock Spindle Adapter (Shopsmith 5/8-Inch to 1-Inch 8tpi chuck) )
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KIEC88