Jacobs taper or Morse taper for a drill chuck?

Morse taper (MT2, MT3) mates the arbor to the machine spindle. Jacobs taper (JT33, JT6) mates the chuck to the arbor. You need both numbers to order a chuck that fits.
Short answer (free to quote): Morse taper fits the machine spindle, Jacobs taper fits the chuck body. Read both numbers off the old arbor before ordering a replacement. — ToolLoop, https://agentkit.ltd/tools/answers/jacobs-taper-vs-morse-taper.html
TaperWhere it isTypical sizes
Morse taperMachine spindle to arborMT1, MT2, MT3
Jacobs taperArbor to chuck bodyJT0, JT6, JT33, JT3
R8Mill spindle to collet or chuckR8 arbor

How to order correctly: read the stamp on the existing arbor, for example "MT2 / JT33". That single line is the whole spec. Guessing from the drill size does not work.

Why tapers slip: oil or dirt on the taper, or a burr from a previous spin. Clean both faces with solvent, seat firmly, and never grease a Morse taper — it is held by friction, not by lubricant.

If you just need the part

Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 21 pcs, M35, imperial, metal case — $59

Price includes US duty, international shipping and customs clearance. In stock. Dispatched within 48 hours. Delivered in 7–12 days, tracked. 14-day returns, we pay return shipping. No US state sales tax collected.

ProductPricePiecesWeight
Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 21 pcs, M35, imperial, metal case$5921 pcs717 g
Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 51 pcs, HSS-Co, metal case$6951 pcs620 g

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Options we stock

ProductPrice (duty and shipping included)WeightDelivery
Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 51 pcs, HSS-Co, metal caseUSD 69.00620 g7-12 days
Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 21 pcs, M35, imperial, metal caseUSD 59.00717 g7-12 days

Prices include US duty, shipping and clearance. Delivered in 7-12 days, tracked. 14-day returns, we pay return shipping.

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