Yes, it's a shame it didn't come with the studs, but making/modifying them should be straightforward.
My lathe and it's originally supplied 3 jaw didnt come with washers, just the nuts. Would you suggest adding plain washers or some other type? I think spring or shakeproof may be a bit harsh.
I think the important thing that this thread highlights is that buying a mini lathe from an established supplier is easy, but adding the things that make it do the various jobs that we need it to do is not quite as straightforward as it may seem, and a real beginner may need a bit of assistance in order to avoid purchasing the wrong things.
I'm lucky in that I think I have just enough nous to make what I need to fit the chuck. Instead of buying what is needed, I will be finding some bolts of the right type, winding on a nut, cutting off the head with a hacksaw, facing the end with my lathe, winding off the nut past the modified portion to restore the thread, and then using the result. Yes, I'm that raw.
Penny for your thoughts?
SP.