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fernhills

fernhills

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Hi, i was just wondering if anyone would know where i can get new points for my live center on my lathe. I have a live center that is hollow and you insert a point that is removable, it is starting to show some wear and i would like to replace it. I did several searches and it led me to some very very expensive tooling. I have a Fisch Lathe, Almost like the Jet. Thanks.
 
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Most of the turning catalogs have centers with a set of tips for slightly less than 100. I don't know of any in that price range where you can get replacement tips. And you're right, the centers that allow for replacing tips can be outrageously expensive.

Marc
 
likewise i have a jet live center with a removeable tip and would like to replace just the point. no luck in finding one so far. i figure i will have to save it until i get one that the bearing fails. like i really need to save more stuff. i'll never find it if/when that happens. lol
 
Carl, I would take it to a machine shop with an old pen to swap :biggrin:
The other thing to remember is if the point is worn, then maybe the bearings aren't too far behind. Christmas is coming so stick one on your list:wink:
 
I have always been amazed at their prices (pleasantly).

Glad it worked!!

Now, if you're like me, you buy five so you will have them-after all, they were cheap. Then, when you need another, you forget where you put them and buy five more. This technique is NOT recommended.
 
Well thanks guys, i was there but i guess i got lost in the maze. The point probably wore more from pen mandrels then the stress of carrying the weight of a billet of wood. The bearing are probably still in great shape.
 
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