Mike: as a retired machinist, I appreciate the in depth information contained in this video. So very true, the statement you get what you pay for. This is not limited to centers only; I can't begin to number the number of cheap drills, taps/dies and turning tools I have purchased in my life. I guess that if you need something for one time use, anything works but precision cost and saves time and money. Ron Toydoctor
Another alternative for removing a live center from the tailstock: Use your knock out bar for your headstock. I find that's quicker than cranking the quill all the way in until the live center self-ejects. YMMV.
I will check it out but suspect I will stick with the quill ejection since I normally have to do some retraction of the quill most times after using anyway.
My live center tailstock is hollow, I tried and knocked my point out, it was then that I realized my point set screw was missing lol. Took me half an hour using a magnet in my sawdust pile.... Which now leads me to cleaning shavings every training haha.
@@matthewharvey8755 I hope you found the point! My live center is hollow, too. (At least, most of them are. I don't recall any of mine that isn't.) If you hold your knock out bar to the top, bottom, or side of the quill's Morse taper, the tip of your knock out bar will catch the end of the live center and drive it out. Once you've done it a few times, it become second nature. HTH.
@@DKWalser I have a 60• cone that is a solid bar taper. I did find the point, and that method makes sense lol. I used some metal rod to make some different angled points (the one it came with was way to steep of an angel).
Been reading a book by Bill Jones describing some of his lathes, what many folks might consider crude by today's standards. He was a noted 5th gerations ivory turner with outstanding work.
Does yours screw directly onto the shaft because I got a old lathe I'm trying to set up and I can't find the tailstock for it because it doesn't have that taper it has threads on it ! ! !
I went through two of the mandrel savers from Penn State ... cheap bearings went bad and started screaming like a banshee. Similar devices from Craft Supply or Packard cost a bit more, but are much higher quality.
my new lathe doesnt have a morse tailstock i bought a mt2 live centre to make bowls on it but my tailstock is just a screw not a socket so it dont fit, if anyone understands what i tried to say please help lol
What is the make and model of your lathe? I have not heard of a new lathe without a MT tailstock. Am I right in assuming it is a used lathe new to you?
I could not locate your model but I see some other lathes priced for under $200 with severe limitations for serious woodturning. Do the best you can with what you have and keep your eyes open for something better, perhaps used.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning thanks again mike i just watched your video on how to make a sanding disc, so ive decided to use the lathe ive and use it for sanding and buffing on great video btw and ive ordered another lathe that can take mt2 its £209 wish me luck lol i might eventually get something make haha 👍😁
Mike: as a retired machinist, I appreciate the in depth information contained in this video. So very true, the statement you get what you pay for. This is not limited to centers only; I can't begin to number the number of cheap drills, taps/dies and turning tools I have purchased in my life. I guess that if you need something for one time use, anything works but precision cost and saves time and money. Ron Toydoctor
Very informative mike,those things are good to know especially for new turners.
Thanks 👍
You'll never go wrong with Oneway or Teknatool. Paying for the Canadian or Kiwi heavy steel is a once in-a-lifetime investment.
Another alternative for removing a live center from the tailstock: Use your knock out bar for your headstock. I find that's quicker than cranking the quill all the way in until the live center self-ejects. YMMV.
I will check it out but suspect I will stick with the quill ejection since I normally have to do some retraction of the quill most times after using anyway.
My live center tailstock is hollow, I tried and knocked my point out, it was then that I realized my point set screw was missing lol. Took me half an hour using a magnet in my sawdust pile.... Which now leads me to cleaning shavings every training haha.
@@matthewharvey8755 I hope you found the point!
My live center is hollow, too. (At least, most of them are. I don't recall any of mine that isn't.) If you hold your knock out bar to the top, bottom, or side of the quill's Morse taper, the tip of your knock out bar will catch the end of the live center and drive it out. Once you've done it a few times, it become second nature. HTH.
@@DKWalser I have a 60• cone that is a solid bar taper. I did find the point, and that method makes sense lol. I used some metal rod to make some different angled points (the one it came with was way to steep of an angel).
Thanks Mike for yet another mini tutorial. Look forward to recieving them
Hi Mike. Mandrel saver should be used in place of the knurled nut to apply pressure to the bushings. Thanks for the nice overview.
Excellent advice, thanks.
Hi, just subscribed. Great info, I’ve turned lamps, bats and bowl and I found your video very useful. Thank you.
wish my lathe had morse taper on it but i have what i could get at the moment, good video mike, hopefully when i grow up i can get a nice lathe
Been reading a book by Bill Jones describing some of his lathes, what many folks might consider crude by today's standards. He was a noted 5th gerations ivory turner with outstanding work.
what kind of lathe do you have? just wondering
Does yours screw directly onto the shaft because I got a old lathe I'm trying to set up and I can't find the tailstock for it because it doesn't have that taper it has threads on it ! ! !
I went through two of the mandrel savers from Penn State ... cheap bearings went bad and started screaming like a banshee. Similar devices from Craft Supply or Packard cost a bit more, but are much higher quality.
Thanks for sharing. I thought they were all from the same manufacturer.
Any opinions on sorby drive Spurs/live centers? I have been turning for 5 years with the same one, but looking at others for smaller boxes and such.
I like the Sorby Steb center and have one. I have no experience with their live center.
I just recieved my oneway today... How do i use the little pen that comes with it? Do i need a adaptor?
A little pen? I suggest reading the manual. I have no clue.
I figured it out. I rewatched that part of your video. Its called a center point ... Not a pen.
Thank Mike, how long did you keep your Nova lathe and what model you had, we are many body's with the DVR 2024 and love it. thanks
I never had a Nova lathe. I started with a Jet 1014 and ordered a PM3520b after about 6 months.
my new lathe doesnt have a morse tailstock i bought a mt2 live centre to make bowls on it but my tailstock is just a screw not a socket so it dont fit, if anyone understands what i tried to say please help lol
What is the make and model of your lathe? I have not heard of a new lathe without a MT tailstock. Am I right in assuming it is a used lathe new to you?
@@MikePeaceWoodturning hi mike thanks for reply👍its a blue wiltec benchtop 400w new from amazon,
I could not locate your model but I see some other lathes priced for under $200 with severe limitations for serious woodturning. Do the best you can with what you have and keep your eyes open for something better, perhaps used.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning thanks again mike i just watched your video on how to make a sanding disc, so ive decided to use the lathe ive and use it for sanding and buffing on great video btw and ive ordered another lathe that can take mt2 its £209 wish me luck lol i might eventually get something make haha 👍😁
@@frankypolglish Good luck with your new lathe. What are you getting?