How to make a countersunk dead center for a metal lathe

[xynudu]

Here's something I made from an old magazine article:

Handy when you need it.

Cheers Rob

[rasta]

when I used to turn a commutator, I used to wrap the end of the commutator with emery and the non emery side towards the diameter of the commutator, and the side of the emery clamped on a drill chuck , just touching enough to get a bit of support, put a bit of oil , and there you go .

[Altair]

Thanks xynudu! We've added your Countersunk Dead Center to our Lathe Accessories category,
as well as to your builder page: xynudu's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Countersunk Dead Center by xynudu

tags: centering