Do you turn bowls? Need a reliable and affordable Threaded Live Centre to help you with your work? Check out this Torquata Threaded Live Centre, the perfect accessory for the dedicated bowl turner.
If you are turning bowls, you often need a Threaded Live Centre to ease the process and ensure accuracy. This Threaded Live Centre from Torquata does exactly that.
How the Threaded Live Centre works
Start by turning the outside of your bowl, include a foot or a spigot. Fit the Threaded Live Centre into you your tailstock and attach a Torquata scroll chuck. Move the tailstock / chuck assembly up along the lathe and grab the foot of your bowl while still attached to lathe. Now take out the Threaded Live Centre, and then take the bowl / chuck assembly off the lathe. Spin it around and screw the bowl / chuck assembly to the headstock. Your bowl will be precisely centred, ready to be hollowed out or cored.
You will need a scroll chuck
This Threaded Live Centre features a M30 x 3.5 TPI thread. Check that this thread fits the scroll chuck you intend to use with the live centre.
Key features
- Heavy duty for the biggest of bowls
- 2MT taper suits a broad range of lathes
- Sealed for life dustproof bearings
- Release bar socket
Torquata Threaded Live Centre specifications
- Thread M30 x 3.5 TPI
- 2 MT taper
- Diameter 44mm
- Overall length 150mm
- Taper length 70mm
Lifetime warranty
All Torquata products are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Turn easy knowing you are covered.
About Torquata
Torquata produce a range of router bits, saw blades, woodturning tools and woodworking accessories specified for the Australian woodworker. Torquata tools economical, versatile and well made. Torquata means affordable quality.