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Mandrel advice

Hallelujahal

Hallelujahal

Graduate Member
Joined
Jan 5, 2023
Posts
711
Location
Lincolnshire
First Name
Alex
Hi folks think my current mandrel is damaged as I’m getting excessive vibration at one end and getting a slightly out of round result at the same end. I’m assuming that I’ve managed to bend it at some point through applying too much pressure?
Anyway am looking at buying a new mandrel any advice on favourite makes and why? Currently looking at rotur offering of compression mandrel?
Refards
Al
 
flexi

flexi

Executive Member
Joined
Sep 12, 2014
Posts
6,210
Location
Maidstone
First Name
mark
I would definitely go compression mandrel, far easier and currently use an Axi one. Some might say TBC turn between centers and do away with the mandrel ( buy a live center and dead center) both have their merits and problems.... (Taylors do 60° universal bushes before anyone asks)
 
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