KenV
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Frank Wilda has started to offer an MT2 insert for the Nova Live Center System that makes the 3 bearing live center into a Mandrel Saver for the standard "D" sized mandrel.
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I had the opportunity to test drive this insert and have used it for a number of pens. I have had a Nova Live Center System for a good many years and find it very stable and reliable. The three bearing design seems to keep on going and going.
This smallish insert replaces any of the standard inserts that come with the live center. Goes in and seats securely and pops out with the knockout bar without a problem.
I found I needed about 1/2 inch of mandrel length to secure the mandrel securely as the front 1/4 inch of the insert was bored 0.250 before it tightened down a few thousands. The front end made getting the mandrel saver easy and it ran smoothly.
If you have a Nova Live Center, this is a useful add on.
If you are shopping for a live center, this could be a good reason to go for the Nova offering.
https://squareup.com/market/wildaness-woods
and scroll down to tools.
I had the opportunity to test drive this insert and have used it for a number of pens. I have had a Nova Live Center System for a good many years and find it very stable and reliable. The three bearing design seems to keep on going and going.
This smallish insert replaces any of the standard inserts that come with the live center. Goes in and seats securely and pops out with the knockout bar without a problem.
I found I needed about 1/2 inch of mandrel length to secure the mandrel securely as the front 1/4 inch of the insert was bored 0.250 before it tightened down a few thousands. The front end made getting the mandrel saver easy and it ran smoothly.
If you have a Nova Live Center, this is a useful add on.
If you are shopping for a live center, this could be a good reason to go for the Nova offering.
