Q: What's this drive center used for?
This stebcenter is designed for spindle turning, holding the blank with a spring-loaded center point and teeth that grip without splitting the wood.
85S0901 - #2 MT, 1/2" Stebcenter
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A good choice for spindle work, these lathe drives have a spring-loaded center point to speed setting up and dismounting the blank, and a series of sharp teeth that won't split the wood.
By tightening the tailstock, you can vary the degree of holding power, ranging from engagement of just the tip of the center point to full engagement of the teeth. With lighter tailstock pressure, the teeth are designed to shear the wood, lose grip and stop the piece from revolving if a severe "dig-in" occurs — a factor especially of value to novice turners.
Convenient and safe, they are available with a #2 Morse taper in 1/2", 7/8" and 1 1/4" diameters.
This stebcenter is designed for spindle turning, holding the blank with a spring-loaded center point and teeth that grip without splitting the wood.
Turning the tailstock in adjusts the depth of engagement, from light contact at the center point up to full engagement of the teeth for maximum grip.
With lighter tailstock pressure, the teeth are designed to shear the wood and release rather than keep spinning the blank, reducing the chance of a runaway workpiece.
Yes, provided your tailstock accepts a #2 Morse taper; it's available in 1/2", 7/8" and 1 1/4" diameters to match different spindle sizes.
No, the sharp teeth are designed to bite into the wood without splitting it, unlike a plain spur center that can sometimes crack a thin or dry blank.
| Materials | Steel |
| Dimensions | 1/2"; 7/8"; 1 1/4" (point diameter, #2 Morse taper shank) |
| Compatibility | Fits #2 Morse taper tailstock. |
| Includes | Stebcenter drive center |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Safety | Teeth are designed to shear and release under lighter tailstock pressure, helping stop the workpiece from continuing to spin if a severe dig-in occurs. |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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A good choice for spindle work, these lathe drives have a spring-loaded center point to speed setting up and dismounting the blank, and a series of sharp teeth that won't split the wood.
By tightening the tailstock, you can vary the degree of holding power, ranging from engagement of just the tip of the center point to full engagement of the teeth. With lighter tailstock pressure, the teeth are designed to shear the wood, lose grip and stop the piece from revolving if a severe "dig-in" occurs — a factor especially of value to novice turners.
Convenient and safe, they are available with a #2 Morse taper in 1/2", 7/8" and 1 1/4" diameters.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
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