Proper way to remove drive center?

[lago]

I have a Delta 12" lathe and recently bought a Jacobs chuck from PSI, which I am using on the tailstock.

What is the proper way to remove the chuck or drive center or anything with MT#2 taper from the tailstock without damaging them?

I came across some wedges from McMaster-Carr on a post somewhere. Is this what I need.

Thanks
Lago

[capncarl]

Morse Taper is removed with the tapered tool. Slide it in the slot and give it a whack. Be ready to catch the chuck as it shoots out. Do not install morse tapers dry, wipe a thin coat of machine oil on it before installing.
capncarl

[Whaler]

To remove them from the tailstock simply use the hand crank and crank the quill back into the tailstock that will push the drive center or chuck out.

[dbhost]

Whaler beat me to it... At least that is the method I use with my HF lathe...

[Russianwolf]

depends on the model. Some are as Whaler mentioned. Some you use a rod to push the object out.

Both ways work for the right lathes.

[lago]

Thanks for the help. Learned something new today.

First of all, can't use a rod to punch it out of the tailstock. No hole.

I tried backing the quill all the way back and the drive centers drop out. The chuck didn't and comparing it, the taper is about 1/4" longer.

My brother, a retired machinest, from DuPont, told me about this ...
http://www.mcmaster.com/#drill-drifts/=bdkygs

I looked at it and already saved myself some money. I used a small piece of wood and retracted the quill and it popped out, no problem

Thanks
Ken