SUMMIT LATHE CHUKS KEYS

Lathe Chuck Keys are precision tools used to tighten or loosen the jaws of a lathe chuck, securing workpieces during machining. Made from hardened steel, they provide durability, strength, and resistance to wear. The key typically features a T-handle or L-handle design for better leverage, along with a gear or pin that engages the chuck teeth for secure adjustment. Lathe chuck keys are essential for safe and accurate machining operations.Made from hardened and polished steel, feeler gauges and strips are durable, corrosion-resistant, and provide high accuracy in measurements. They are essential tools for mechanics, engineers, and machinists.
No. Size
SLK14 1/4″
SLK516 5/16″
SLK38 3/8″
SLK716 7/16″
SLK12 1/2″
SLK916 9/16″
SLK58 5/8″
SLK116 11/16″
SLK34 3/4″

The Lathe Chuck Keys are used wherever workpieces need to be securely clamped or released in a lathe.

Where to Use:

  • Lathe machines – tightening and loosening 3-jaw, 4-jaw, and collet chucks

  • Milling machines (with chucks) – for securing small workpieces

  • Workshop machining – general purpose metalworking and fabrication

  • Automotive & mechanical shops – holding components for turning, threading, or facing

  • Educational / training institutes – teaching safe machining and chuck handling

 In short: They are used to securely lock and release workpieces in lathes and similar machines for safe and precise machining.