Thread: The Pinocchio of drive centres?

There's nothing wrong with that spur. I have a couple similar, which I use for softer or punky blanks.

But I understand your concern with using it with harder timbers. Which is why I have different ones for them.

As for drive dog plates to fit in your VM100... Vicmarc sells 'em!

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You'd need both the adapter plate and one or two of the spurs to suit.

I had similar issues with my standard drive centre so I spring-loaded the point - doesn't matter if it's soft or hard timber now - problem solved!

Looks like a pretty standard Woodfast drive center to me, & in good original condition. If you are using very hard timbers do as Vern has done or if unable to do that then purchase the original or knockoff Steb centers.

I’ve a few like that.
I use a metalworking centre drill in both ends when the wood is a harder species.
Been known to Saw across for the spurs also.
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Lance, this is pretty much how I do most hardwood preparation and often with softwoods as well for spindle turning. If you don't have a bandsaw, then almost any handsaw will work. Prior to having my own bandsaw, I used handsaws and even today for brevity I often use a handsaw.

Spindle Turning Techniques

Mick.

Thank-you all for your responses. It is good to know that not only is my centre normal, but that I can make it work with the techniques shared. Phew, it's always nice when the solution isn't to spend more money.

Mick, I will have a crack at cutting the slots. Thanks for the link, it is a good read for a novice like me.

I used use a spring loaded centre punch to mark the centres and then drill a shallow 2mm hole in each end on most of my hardwood spur driven pieces.