I'm using round dowel sticks on my small lathe. It is hard to get them fit on center so they spin smooth and true. How can I consistently find the center of the end of these round dowels?
Md Ariful Islam
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Dr. Md Rushad Rahman
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Use a center finder template to mark a line across the end of the dowel. Rotate the dowel in the center finder and mark another line. Where those lines intersect is the center of the dowel. You may find it helpful to set the drive spur and live center by drilling a small hole at the center mark at both ends using a drill. The center spurs of the drive center and live center will then "home" more easily, and are less likely to wander while you adjust the tailstock to hold the piece securely in the lathe.
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