Live Tailstock Mandrel Saver For Pen Turning 2MT Morse Taper, Protects Mandrels And Blanks, Applies Pressure To Bushing Not Mandrel, Works With 0.245 Inch Or Smaller Mandrels On Lathes Accepting 2MT
✔️ Pack: 1; pressure on bushings; prevents mandrel bending
The Live Tailstock Mandrel Saver is a handy pen turning accessory that protects mandrels and blanks by transferring pressure to the bushing rather than the mandrel. It lets the mandrel shaft ride through a hollow live center on a precision bearing, and it works with lathes that accept 2MT Morse Taper tailstocks. Ideal for classrooms, schools, and hobbyists who want to minimize mandrel wear and keep blanks true.
✅ Adapts to mandrel shafts up to 0.245 in (6.22 mm) diameter; compatible with 7 mm mandrels
✅ Tailstock mount: #2 MT (Morse Taper)
✅ Material: Steel
✅ Eliminates mandrel bending by placing pressure on the pen bushings
✅ No spacer bushings needed; works with 2MT tailstock accessories
💡 What is a tailstock mandrel saver used for in pen turning and how does it improve results? A handy guide to keeping mandrels intact and blanks true.
- protects mandrels from bending by loading pressure onto bushings
- reduces runout and out-of-round blanks during tightening
- compatible with 2MT tailstocks and small-diameter mandrels
- eliminates need for spacer bushings in many setups