MT 6 1/2 One Piece Dead Center

[erikmannie]

This is the finish I get when I recut the taper while the dead center was in the spindle nose. I’m just going to leave it like that because I will have to recut the 60° every time I use it.

 

[erikmannie]

Here it is sticking out of the chuck that is usually on the lathe. This is probably how I will usually use it. The jaws are 2-piece, so I can see myself taking off the top jaws.

 

[erikmannie]

Here are all the dead centers from this thread. From left, factory reducing sleeve with MT4 center, 1018 steel first one I made, first 1045 steel center, second 1045 steel center, & 4140 prehard.

I would sell one, but only to a forum member. Text to (707)293-8973.