LC-21 2 Morse Taper Medium Duty Live Center
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Yes. Take note of the holes that are at an angle of 180 degrees. Remove the retainer with a proper spanner and a vise to keep it in place. Separate the bearings from the point by pulling them out. It's as simple as that. Jerry
If you're wondering how long the grind should be, it should be 2 5/8". It should be around 4" long if it is the total length of the live center. I'm unable to comment because I no longer possess that LC. www.jerry.com) is a web site dedicated to Jerry stools made by woodturners com )
the real-time diaphragm is insufficiently big
Selected User Reviews For LC-21 2 Morse Taper Medium Duty Live Center
I needed a cheap 60 degree 2 morse taper for gripping the end of a pen shaft and bowls. I've been using a hollow center with a Whiteside pen arbor that slides through it and buts up against the pen blank or spacer rings. When I tightened the tail stock to hold the pen blank, the bearings became so stressed that they clicked a little as the lathe spun - Because they aren't torsion bearings, lateral pressure will cause unnecessary wear. As a result, I've gone back to a 60 degree live center to keep my grip on the pen arbor's end. What the hell, there's a lot of explanation. br>br>Boxing from Amazon, on the other hand, was a farce - It was in a box, but it shook like a 1 pound brick inside - There wasn't enough bubble wrap in the shipping container to keep it stable. The live center was wrapped in plastic and surrounded by storage oil, and it was kept in a plastic "bin. " " It appeared to be brand new, with no rust spots or blemishes. br>br>In my Delta lathe, it fit perfectly and turned true. With the main chuck, there are no strange alignment issues. br>br>The center's design was a little out of the ordinary, and it's worth noting. Other centers I've visited have exposed bearings, where the plastic cover that is supposed to seal the bearing can be seen around the outside. This center has a milled end that extends down around the outside of the bearing, limiting the amount of dust/crud that can get into the bearings. Because the actual point is narrow, you can get a little closer to your project as well. It's an intriguing design. br>br>Last but not least - It does not appear to be identical to the one shown in the photo:.
The item is the right size, but I wish the bearings could be greased. The bearings are squealing after two turning operations (2 hours) and require lubrication, but there is no way to apply it.
This facility should meet my requirements. I discovered two very sharp edges that had not been dressed from the factory when I was cleaning the shipping oil off of it. The smooth turned area next to the knurls was where this came from. It's very sharp, and you have to look at it closely to notice it. I was able to put it in the lathe and remove the edges with a chamfering tool. How well it holds up over time and use will be revealed.
I had made the decision to use this machine solely as a lathe. I was able to make some of the parts myself, and this live center was a perfect fit. I was skeptical at first, but after turning a few blanks, I was very pleased with how well the live center fit and operated. It simply performed flawlessly for my needs, and this old machine from 1949 is now operating as it should, if not better than before.
For the price, it's a nice, tight, and precise import tool.
It works, but it will most likely need to be replaced. Because the taper is too short, it is difficult to remove from the tailstock.
I beat the hell out of this thing, and it still spins like it's brand new.
As previously stated, this is a medium-duty live center with good alignment and smooth bearings. The one I got from Amazon in December 2016 isn't the same as the one shown, but it's close. I've only had it for a few hours, but everything seems to be working fine. For the price, I would recommend it.
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