Are there any tips or tricks to getting them to run a bit more concentric? For most cases just cleaning up the foot of a bowl it doesn't matter too much if it's running a bit off centre but sometimes it would be nice if things ran a bit better. I suppose it's asking a lot given the feet are rubber but I thought I'd ask just in case. I have a record power chuck and maxi jaws if it makes a difference. TIA.
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This is what I do Peter !!!
Penpal
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Care needed with tension after alignment we tend to be too heavy handed but the answer will be in Woodies bag of tricks.
Peter.
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Pierre
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as well as aligning with the tailstock I also stick masking tape down the centre of each jaw to protect the top edge of the bowl (or candle stick).
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PG
+1 I rough turn quite a bit and always put a dimple in as that also helps truing up the blank for turning as well as being there for exactly the same reason as Peter and Terry