Re: Morbic 12

Posted by Paul H (admin) on
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Timmo,

Try the dead centre approach on the tail stock. The point angle is 60 degrees on metal cutting lathes:



Dead centre means it does not revolve, live centres have bearings to reduce metal friction.

Plug the end of the mast temporarily, then screw some hardwood to the plug with large holes for wiggle room. Without a centre, a rod of steel running in a hole in the hardwood could support the mast firmly - adjust the screws to align it with the mast axis. Use veggie oil to lubricate the rod.

There are fancy live centres with rotating teeth for wood lathes, but for this one-off job a steel rod is cheap and cheerful.

I've seen people use electric planers on revolving wood with a clever jig, but a sanding belt of 40 grit looped around the mast can be very effective.

-Paul