Dead Center

[Randy_]

Just decided I was interested in the new technique of turning between centers that has been getting so much play recently. I didn't want to pay $7 shipping for a $3 item or wait a long time for the package when the PO is so slow at this time of year so I decided to make my own. Probably won't last forever; but it should do for one or two experiments so I can evaluate the process.

The Concept</u>

The Blank</u>

The Set-Up</u>

Turning Finished</u>

Ready To Use</u>

Actual work on the blank and turning time was about 15 minutes.

 

[LandfillLumber]

I turn my own morse tapers for making mini's, and have found that nothing works better then Maple does. Every other wood I have made them from will warp the tiniest bit, a 1/32" is a lot when your bowl or vase is 1" high,LOL. This is just a suggestion to make one from maple and then try your experiments so you will get the best results possible. Good Luck keep use posted, Victor

 

[leehljp]

Randy,

How well does it true up for driving. I tried softwood on a couple of things (key chuck and lathe chuck) and learned that softwood takes a delicate touch that is almost beyond me.
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I can see that you are wise enough to know that it would probably be good for one or two experiments only.

 

[edstreet]

oh SWEET! I was thinking about ask a machine shop client to cut me one but i will try this method.

Ed

 

[Randy_]

Originally posted by leehljp
<br />Randy,

How well does it true up for driving. I tried softwood on a couple of things (key chuck and lathe chuck) and learned that softwood takes a delicate touch that is almost beyond me.....

I was going to put a dial gauge on it to see how accurate it was; but didn't have time. It looks and feels very good. I suspect it is going to be more than accurate enough to do a good job turning.

 

[Ligget]

Randy can you show us a picture with it in place on the lathe![]

 

[Randy_]

Mark: I'll take one and post it tomorrow.

 

[wdcav1952]

Interesting concept, Randy. Thanks for showing this.

 

[Rifleman1776]

If you tip it with part of a masonry nail it will last a long-long time. Neat idea.

 

[Randy_]

Mark: Here is the promised picture. Sadly, the quality is not great. I was fooling around with the spot meter and apparently messed up the exposure a little. I think you can see what you need to see; but if you want a better picture, I'll set-up for another one tomorrow.

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