1dogandnoexes
Aluminum
- Joined
- Jan 20, 2019
The price fluctuations on a seemingly simple item like a high speed steel 2 MT shank dead center for a manual lathe are the wildest I've seen so far for tooling. I'll be turning (center to center)some very small and simple replacement parts on a manual lathe. Material will be 1018 steel and or stress proof, as other members recommended. Prices start at about $10.00 and go all the way to about $150.00 or maybe more for a dead center! Is there a reason for this?
The same also seems to be somewhat true of live centers, which is more understandable because the assembly actually has some parts to it. Does the brand matter? If it does, can some recommend a brand? Should I buy a live center used?
I'm trying to work to tolerances of .001" and would like to purchase U.S. manufactured items if possible. I want heirloom quality tools that will be passed on to the next generation.
Thanks in advance.
The same also seems to be somewhat true of live centers, which is more understandable because the assembly actually has some parts to it. Does the brand matter? If it does, can some recommend a brand? Should I buy a live center used?
I'm trying to work to tolerances of .001" and would like to purchase U.S. manufactured items if possible. I want heirloom quality tools that will be passed on to the next generation.
Thanks in advance.