Where to get a dead center

[Mariner1]

O.k. I have had some trouble with turning out of round lately. So I decided to try turning between centers and getting away from the mandrel, which I think is very slightly bent, yeah I droped it. So where do I get a dead center for the drive end. I can find all the 60 degree live centers, but I can't find a source for a drive center. Tried Woodcraft and others, but no luck. Anybody got any suggestions.

 

[Carl Fisher]

I haven't tried this one yet, but it's fairly inexpensive and readily available.

http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-H7967...4S2I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319679353&sr=8-1

 

[Lenny]

penturnersproducts.com

Grizzly

at one time I think Victor (LandfillLumber) had some he was selling as well.

 

[hewunch]

Little machine shop.

 

[nsfr1206]

Got mine from grizzly. Works great.

 

[Richard Van Hulle]

Mariner 1: Something to try. After turning or sanding faily close. Stop the lathe, loosen tension on the the setup, then hold the bushings and rotate the the blank 90 degrees say clockwise without moving the mandrel or bushings, then tighten up again then sand closer and again. Next stop the lathe again, loosen the tension on the setup and holding the bushings rotate another 90 degrees clockwise holding the bushings, tighten up again. Sand and check the blanks for out of round. No gurantees but it should help.

Richard Van Hulle, Aiken Pen & Pencil

 

[Wood Butcher]

+1 on the Little Machine Shop:
https://www.littlemachineshop.com
60 degree live center #2 Morse taper Item #1189 (Little Machine Shop) $16
60 degree drive center #2 Morse taper Item #1890 (Little Machine Shop) $6
Prices may have changed since I ordered.
WB

 

[Fred]

Check with Johnnycnc. He is a great source for many needs such as this and his service is impeccable.

www.penturnersproducts.com gets you to his main page and there too is a great youtube video on the subject of turning between centers.

Have fun ...

 

[wolftat]

Check with Johnnycnc. He is a great source for many needs such as this and his service is impeccable.

www.penturnersproducts.com gets you to his main page and there too is a great youtube video on the subject of turning between centers.

Have fun ...

That is where I get mine .

 

[mbroberg]

Check with Johnnycnc. He is a great source for many needs such as this and his service is impeccable.

www.penturnersproducts.com gets you to his main page and there too is a great youtube video on the subject of turning between centers.

Have fun ...

That is where I get mine .

Mine too. Johnny has 1st rate quality products.

 

[flyitfast]

+1 on JohnnyCNC. Quality products and quick service - AND, he is an IAP member (support 'em). :good:
gordon

 

[Mariner1]

Mariner 1: Something to try. After turning or sanding faily close. Stop the lathe, loosen tension on the the setup, then hold the bushings and rotate the the blank 90 degrees say clockwise without moving the mandrel or bushings, then tighten up again then sand closer and again. Next stop the lathe again, loosen the tension on the setup and holding the bushings rotate another 90 degrees clockwise holding the bushings, tighten up again. Sand and check the blanks for out of round. No gurantees but it should help.

Richard Van Hulle, Aiken Pen & Pencil

Thanks for the suggestion, I will give it a try when I get home again. Also thanks to everyone for the help, you guys are quick. I started the thread before I went on watch and you guys jumped on it.

Thanks

Karl.

 

[onedmm1948]

Mcmaster carr, J&L, MSC, grainger they carry dead centers, for doing any tubes remember to use a micrometer or caliphers to ensure that the ends match the pen fittings. Also use it to rough up the brass to turn between centers.

Have fun.

Don