Jeff E
Member
Hi there. I'm wondering if anyone has a between centers mandrel that can measure the shaft lengths for me. I have a couple old mandrel that I'm going to try and turn in to between centers. Greatly appreciate any help.
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duncsuss
Member
I don't understand - I thought the whole point of turning between centers is to eliminate the mandrel?
Hey, you guys (Duncan and Pete) :- PSI has a product they call a "Between Centers Mandrel" ....... where ya been ?
Check it out .... https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKMBCM2.html
I don't have one .... wouldn't know how to use it .... but there it is.
BTW ..... I turn between centers all the time !!! . . LOL !!
... using the well-known and generally recommended tailstock live center and headstock dead center
both of which have conical ends ( 60 degrees, I believe ).
Check it out .... https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKMBCM2.html
I don't have one .... wouldn't know how to use it .... but there it is.
BTW ..... I turn between centers all the time !!! . . LOL !!
... using the well-known and generally recommended tailstock live center and headstock dead center
both of which have conical ends ( 60 degrees, I believe ).
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jttheclockman
Member
Boy that PSI TBC mandrel system sure does stretch the meaning of TBC. The only thing that does is cut the mandrel in half basically. Still uses bushings. Just saying.
Curly
Member
Each too their own. I'll stick to the archaic live and dead centre.