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Live Centre or Mandrel saver

PhillH

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Hi all,

Looking at my inherited SIP lathe and tidying it up a bit, I noticed the live centre isn't that great and will need replacing at some point.

So, given that situation would you get another live centre or would you go for a mandrel saver ?

Any recommendations for manufacturers / suppliers for your choice would be great.

Ta

Phill
 
Jimjam66

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Phil, I've never used a mandrel saver so can't comment on that option. However, if you want to turn between centres at any point (reduces wobble and out-of-round tubes) you'll need a decent live centre.
 
bellringer

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i have a mandrel save and only use it for 7mm tube and all the rest between centers
 
Jim

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Jimjam66 said:
Phil, I've never used a mandrel saver so can't comment on that option. However, if you want to turn between centres at any point (reduces wobble and out-of-round tubes) you'll need a decent live centre.
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I have never used a mandrel saver either, but i echo what David says ... :bwink:
 
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Mandrel saver for sure if you are making pens.You will need a live centre for other spindle work.

COl
 
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Phil,
Mandrel saver for all my pens. Accurate and saves time. Got mine from USA through Amazon for about half the e bay price.
Regards, Kenny
 
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Couple of suggestions from me.

The Mandrel Saver from Craft Supplies the black part encloses the Bearing the angled part sleeves snug to the Mandrel and the two morse taper part into the Tail Stock, I cut off the threaded end of the mandrel cause the thread is undersize of the shaft.

Using any or this style Live Centre with a removable parrallel shaft insert turn a brass sleeve as an insert with a close fit 3/8 inch deep hole to hold the mandrel making your own Mandrel Saver.

Have fun I do.

Kind regards Peter.
 

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