Question about setting up the stock?

[ProfessorM]

These too
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/li...k-centers.html

[Bob Thomas]

Oh boy...now I have to choose one

I thought about doing the turning first then the drilling but I'd mess something up somewhere and can the whole idea. I will probably give one of those other centers a shot and see what happens.

Thanks for all the input and help. Have a great Thanksgiving and stay safe!!

[Bob Thomas]

Oh yeah, on a brighter note, the Vega works PISSA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Diamond Tackle]

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/cg...n&key=014-0002

Bob
this is a really good modified live center (2 angles).
This one absolutely will not allow the wood to split. you get really good penetration and a much better "feel" as you lock down. The price is not too bad either.

[Bob Thomas]

Tinman,

Thanks for that one! That looks a little better than that ebay one I was looking at. I might give that a shot and see what happens

[Charleston]

Becareful with the live centers that have the large bearings. when you are making a deep throated popper you want to be able to reach inside the cup to insert the center!!
IMHO the center that Tinman posted is the best I have sen yet!!

[Bob Thomas]

Originally Posted by Charleston

Becareful with the live centers that have the large bearings. when you are making a deep throated popper you want to be able to reach inside the cup to insert the center!!
IMHO the center that Tinman posted is the best I have sen yet!!

I do my popper mouths off the lathe, so I'll be safe there.

Yeah, I liked what Tinman posted and just ordered one. We'll see what happens.