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Live Center Drive Center - Robust Tools

Live Center Drive Center - Robust Tools

Live Center with #2 MT

  • A precision 40 degree angular contact ball bearing, sealed & lubricated for life, carries both the thrust load and rear radial load. This is the largest bearing used in any commercially available woodturning live center.
  • Please note: The live center will feel loose when just held in your hand. The radial thrust bearing needs to have a small amount of pressure on it to run tight and true. Combined with a precision radial bearing in the nose, this two bearing setup will deliver long lasting service and accuracy.
  • The tip of the center extends and reverses to accommodate your turning. The flat end of the tip is useful when reverse chucking when using a vacuum chuck or jam chuck and will support the work without marking the bottom of the piece.
  • To adjust or remove the tip, simply loosen the set screw with the provided Allen key. If the tip doesn’t move freely right away, nudge it with a Philips screwdriver through the hollow shaft to get it to move.
  • The cup center is threaded 3/4‐10 for standard accessories. A 5/16” thru hole accommodates drilling. The #2 Morse Taper shank is tapped 3/8-16 for draw bar applications.

Cone Set For Live Center

  • The Cone Set consists of the two aluminum pieces pictured here, but does not include the live center.
  • The aluminum pieces are threaded ¾-10 and will fit other common live centers with the same threading.
  • The large cone is 4” in diameter, and the smaller point is 1.5” diameter.

Cup Style Drive Center MT#2

  • The Robust cup style drive center is perfect for safely driving spindles and small bowls. If you get a catch, the wood just spins on the center.
  • To adjust or remove the tip, simply loosen the set screw with the provided Allen key.
  • If the tip doesn’t move freely right away, nudge it with a Philips screwdriver through the hollow shaft to get it to move.
  • The end is also threaded ¾-10 for any accessories you may want to add.
  • For driving larger work, add the Bowl Drive.
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$194.00 USD
$194.00 USD
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Robust Live Centers use bigger bearings, and are warranted for five years.  A precision 40 degree angular contact ball bearing, sealed & lubricated for life, carries both the thrust load and rear radial load. Combined with a precision radial bearing in the nose, this two bearing setup will deliver long lasting service and accuracy. 

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We recognize that when you buy Robust lathe, you buy the lathe of a lifetime, and we pledge to do our best to make that dream come true. Lathes are made to order, and you can expect a lead time of 6-12 weeks. Please call or email for a more accurate time frame. Lathes can be purchased direct from us or from one of our woodturning professionals, all of whom are committed to woodturning, just like you.