MT2 "dead" center

[GrantH]

I saw in the library these are needed for mandrel-less turning and would like to get to turning between centers. Does anyone on the site make these? If so, how much? If not, where can I find one? I'd like to buy from a forum member if possible...

 

[ed4copies]

I bought a couple from Landfill Lumber---send him a PM and see if he has any.

Good guy, good price, nice quality.

 

[GrantH]

Thanks Ed, you seem to answer everything for me. haha

 

[Brooks803]

If landfill lumber doesn't have any here's another source:

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

 

[Carl Fisher]

I picked mine up from Amazon. Grizzly sells them there for like $9 or something like that.

 

[GrantH]

Ah, there they are! That ebay link seems good. I googled all types of terms with no luck other than metal lathe tooling. 60 bucks! ouch! 6 sounds a lot better! haha

 

[EBorraga]

Another member here sells them also. John Goodin at penturnersproducts.com

 

[Woodlvr]

Ditto on John at Penturner Products dot com. Top quality product.

 

[GrantH]

Does anyone know if his fits in the Rikon1216 lathe? If not, how much has to be taken off the end? I'd rather buy one that fits from the get go if possible.

 

[nativewooder]

The #2 Morse Taper is a fixed entity. Whether long or short it will fit if it is a 2MT.