Live Center Question

[rfreeouf]

Has anyone ever used Grizzly H3408 Live Center

I went to order one from the www.littlemachineshop.com and the 1189 Live Center they sell is out of stock for atleast another two weeks.

I am just curious if anyone has used one from Grizzly?

 

[ryannmphs]

Yep, I have one, and like it.

Ryan

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

I have one that is simular.

What you have to watch out for with this type of center is not to apply to much pressure or you will split the wood. DAMHIKT. What I do to avoid this is to place a washer on the live center tip so it can only go in so far into the wood.

 

[rfreeouf]

Thanks for the info! It is much appreciated!

 

[wdcav1952]

Richard,

The only problem I noticed with the Grizzly live center is that the tip really wore down from contact with the mandrel. I got a similar live center from PSI and like it much better.

 

[alamocdc]

I got the PSI version as well, but I saved myself a few $$ by ordering it from Woodturningz when they had them on sale. Their regular price is still cheaper than PSI.