RGWOOD 2MT Tailstock Live Center, Cup Style
This is an RGWOOD 2MT Tailstock Live Center, Cup Style (Also called Ring Style). This live center is easy to install and will fit right into a 2MT tailstock spindle. Featuring a cylindrical body with a recessed cup or ring at the tip, the cup/ring style design allows it to securely hold and support the workpiece during turning operations. This shape also provides a larger contact area with the workpiece, enhancing grip while accommodating slight variations in size and shape.
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What is a live centre?
A tailstock live center is a rotating support tool used with a wood lathe, specifically attached to the tailstock, which is the non-driving end of the lathe. The live center helps balance and stabilize the workpiece while it rotates.Â
Features:
- Installation and removal are quick and hassle-free, letting you focus on your creativity rather than setup.
- This live center has a pointed tip that rotates with the workpiece, reducing friction and wear compared to stationary or "dead" centers.
- Designed with ball bearings for seamless rotation, ensuring that you achieve excellent results with minimal effort.
- Ideal for a wide range of woodworking projects, from turning bowls and pens to crafting intricate designs, making it a must-have for both hobbyists and professional woodworkers.
- By providing support at both ends, the live center helps to minimize vibrations, leading to smoother finishes.
- Offers better control and precision when working on long or delicate pieces.
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Key steps to using a live centre:
Select the right size: Choose a live center with the correct Morse Taper to fit your lathe’s tailstock spindle. For example, choose a 1MT live centre to fit a 1MT lathe, or a 2MT live centre to fit a 2MT lathe.
Clean the taper:Â It’s always a good idea to give the live centre and the tailstock spindle a quick clean before installing, to remove debris for a more secure fit.
Install the live center: insert the tapered shank of the live center directly into the 1MT taper in the tailstock spindle, ensuring it is fully seated and secure.
Center the workpiece: Make sure the live center is aligned with the headstock center. You can check visually or with an alignment tool.
Tighten the tailstock: Carefully slide the tailstock live center into contact with the center of the loose end of your project, applying gentle pressure to secure the workpiece.
Start turning:Â Once the workpiece is securely held, begin turning on the lathe at a suitable speed.
Safety first: Always ensure the headstock and the tailstock are aligned correctly before starting the lathe. Always follow the safety guidelines of your lathe.
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