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I've done the same and made a 12" faceplate for my 14" lathe with the intent of running it in a 3 or 4 jaw chuck but I made the drive 'spigot' at the back from 4" diameter x 3/4" stock. The larger diameter means it can be welded or dowelled and bolted(as I did) and it won't slip in the chuck on heavy or interrupted cuts as it will with the small diameter shaft. Otherwise, pretty much the same.
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