RGWOOD 2MT 1″ Safety Drive with Spring Center
$24.95 CAD
RGWOOD 2MT 1″ Safety Drive with Spring Center
This RGWOOD 2MT 1″ Safety Drive with Spring Center will mount right into your 2MT lathe spindle for an easy switch to spindle turning. This drive center relies on friction on it’s rim to hold your workpiece in place (mutch like a clutch in a manual transmission), but WILL spin on a catch. In addition, the spring loaded center makes this chuck spur easy to align and mount.
What is a drive spur?
A drive spur, also called a “drive center,” is a small, pointed piece that fits right into the spindle of your wood lathe, to securely hold your work-piece in preparation for turning. This is ideal particularly for spindle turning, and works by providing a central point of contact for the tailstock live center to push against. To use a drive spur, simply insert the spur into your lathe spindle, align your project’s center with the spur, and then engage the tailstock live center to push against the work-piece and keep it stable while turning.
Key steps to using a drive spur:
Select the right size: Choose a drive spur with the correct Morse Taper to fit your lathe spindle. For example, choose a 2MT drive spur to fit a 2MT lathe, or a 1MT drive spur to fit a 1MT lathe. “Chuck drive spurs” are also available to mount into a chuck rather than directly into your lathe.
Mount the spur: Place the spur into the lathe spindle. As long as you’ve selected the right size spur for your lathe, friction and the pressure from the tailstock will keep the spur in place while turning.
Center the workpiece: Align the tip of the spur with the center of your workpiece.
Engage the tailstock: Carefully slide the tailstock live center into contact with the center of the other end of your project, applying gentle pressure to secure the workpiece.
Start turning: Once the workpiece is securely held, begin turning on the lathe at a suitable speed.
Important points to remember:
Drilling a pilot hole:
For better stability, you may need to drill a small pilot hole in the center of your workpiece to accommodate the point of the spur.
Safety first:
Always ensure the spur and the tailstock are aligned correctly before starting the lathe.
Looking for a different size or taper? We likely carry it! Check out the links below.
RGWOOD
Chuck Drive Spurs
RGWOOD 1″ Multipoint Chuck Drive Spur with Spring Center
RGWOOD 5/8″ Multipoint Chuck Drive Spur with Spring Center
1MT Drive Spurs
RGWOOD 1MT 1″ Multipoint Drive Spur with Spring Center
2MT Drive Spurs
RGWOOD 2MT 1″ Multipoint Drive Spur with Spring Center
RGWOOD 2MT 5/8″ Multipoint Drive Spur with Spring Center
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Delivery Expectations
To the USA: Most orders to the USA are now shipped via UPS Expedited (as of August 2021), which normally runs 2 – 3 business days (if you are within 2 – 3 business days distance on a standard we may ship UPS standard). Yes, this is coming from Canada, and yes, it is fast!
Taxes, Duties etc
To the USA: There are no taxes charged on shipments to the USA. There are NO CUSTOMS DUTIES OR FEES on ANY orders below $800 USD. For orders over $800, please contact us.
To Canada: Canadian customers will be charged GST or HST (as applicable), and BC customers will be charged 7% provincial sales taxes
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