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Mini Lathe Tail Stock Question
Posted by: Chris McDaniel (---.lightspeed.brhmal.sbcglobal.net)
Date: May 07, 2013 05:46PM

I am just getting into turning my own handles. Bought a Jett Mini Lathe. I have a chuck for the tail stoch that I have used to hold a bit for drilling out but caps ect.
What do I need to turn on a mandral? I thought all I needed was 2 chucks one for the head stock and one for the tail stock. I quickly realized that the chuck I have for the tail stock does not turn. What do I need?

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Re: Mini Lathe Tail Stock Question
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: May 07, 2013 05:49PM

A live center.

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Re: Mini Lathe Tail Stock Question
Posted by: Chris McDaniel (---.lightspeed.brhmal.sbcglobal.net)
Date: May 07, 2013 05:53PM

What if the mandrel does not have a taper in the end like using all thread or just plain round stock?

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Re: Mini Lathe Tail Stock Question
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: May 07, 2013 05:56PM

Bore a 60-degree taper in the end of the mandrel. If you already have a jacob's chuck for your tailstock, all you need is an inexpensive end mill boring bit. Just a few bucks from a place like Grizzly.


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Re: Mini Lathe Tail Stock Question
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: May 07, 2013 06:23PM

The other option is a live Jacobs chuck that can grip the mandrel.

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Re: Mini Lathe Tail Stock Question
Posted by: Don Morse (---.dhcp.aldl.mi.charter.com)
Date: May 07, 2013 07:21PM

And with a live Jacobs chuck you know you will not bend the mandrel.

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Super Tight Lines......Don

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Re: Mini Lathe Tail Stock Question
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: May 07, 2013 09:11PM

Chuck,
Pick up a set of center point drill bits:

[www.amazon.com]

These drill bits make drilling the correct size 60 degree center point in a mandrel, or other work piece.

Nice - live tail stock:

[www.amazon.com]

You can also use a live tail stock onto which you can screw a lathe chuck for the tail stock:

[www.amazon.com]

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Re: Mini Lathe Tail Stock Question
Posted by: Chester Kiekhafer (---.client.mchsi.com)
Date: May 08, 2013 08:05AM

Roger,

You're amazing at how quickly you can come to the aid of others when a problem arises. We are fortunate to have you frequent this site.

Chester

May your line be tight and your beverages be cold!

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Re: Mini Lathe Tail Stock Question
Posted by: Terry Turner (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: May 08, 2013 09:46AM

Yes, a live center is the least expensive option, after you drill the 60 degree hole on the end of the mandrel.

Make sure you get the live center that matches the Morse Taper on your lathe. Most midi lathes are MT#2.

Terry

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Re: Mini Lathe Tail Stock Question
Posted by: Bill Ballou (---.hsd1.tn.comcast.net)
Date: May 08, 2013 12:48PM

There have been occasions that the 6o deg live center insn't tight enough and the mandrel comes loose. Possible injury. Live center yes but a jacobs chuck live center 1/2" will solve your situation. Hope this helps.

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