Mandrel Saver live tailstock ... Question ...

[Willee]

Is anyone using the Mandrel Saver tail stock live center.

It is the one that slips over the mandrel and applies force directly to the blank(s) without stressing the mandrel.

What do you think about it?

 

[Simplex]

I hadn't heard of it until you mentioned it here. I checked out PSI and it looks like a pretty innovative solution for a respectable price. I'd like to hear from some of the people who have used it, too.

 

[Padre]

If I'm not turning between centers, I use it and I love it. I doubt I would ever go back to the days of the 'knurled knob.' :biggrin:

 

[KenBrasier]

Yes, I use one and like it very much. It works very well, it allows you to only use as much of the mandrel length as needed. It is less likely to over tighten and bend or warp the mandrel shaft.

 

[ldb2000]

Willee , you should do a search on it . Several people have had problems with them , bad bearings or something .

 

[witz1976]

Willee , you should do a search on it . Several people have had problems with them , bad bearings or something .

That was on the version 1, they redesigned it and I haven't seen any complaints since the upgrade.

 

[ldb2000]

Opps , I only turn between centers but I thought I had read something about it .

 

[Robert A.]

Man talk about timing.I have the first model they came out with.Sent it back due to BAD bearings right out of the box.The one I have has a crome nipple in the end held in with a rubber oring.They were supposed to fix that also.BUT THEY DID NOT.Just sent them an email today.Just gotta wait and see what they say.

My opinion is the old style is crapppppppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Hucifer]

If I'm not turning between centers, I use it and I love it. I doubt I would ever go back to the days of the 'knurled knob.' :biggrin:

Ditto for me. nothing else to say...

 

[Hucifer]

Willee , you should do a search on it . Several people have had problems with them , bad bearings or something .

That was on the version 1, they redesigned it and I haven't seen any complaints since the upgrade.

Yup, Dan's right. The redesign is working great...

 

[penfancy]

I love mine. The knob stays in the drawer, never to be used again! I also use it with the drill chuck to hold the mandrel.

 

[Lordnyax]

Glad this thread popped up, I was just wondering the same thing.

 

[ossaguy]

I got one about 2 weeks ago.When I spun it by hand,it felt like flat spots in the bearing,but after the first pen,it feels smooth.

I sure like using it,so far the mandrel stays true,and the last one was not out of round.I'm still not comfortable with exactly how much to turn the tailstock wheel in.

Like other's have said,the not messing around with the knurled nut is really nice,it's faster to set up.

Steve

 

[Greg O'Sherwood]

I just got one, seems to run a little loud no matter how tight/loose I set it.
Am I the only one?

 

[gr8danish]

I LOVE mine! I turn between centers, but I use the mandrel for sanding / finishing. The mandrel saver is a great inexpensive tool IMO...

 

[trickydick]

I like mine but I agree that it is very noisy.