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Subject:
Re: pens out of round (HELP)
Response To:
pens out of round (HELP) ()

Bill Turpin in WNC mountains
Most lathe issued live centers have a 45° point. Pen mandrels are 60°. You can buy 60° centers from most suppliers. I like my ~$20 one from Grizzly. The small point in a big hole makes wobble.

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