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SIZE GUIDE
| SIZE | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 |
| Width | 55 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 62 | 65 |
| Length | 90 | 92 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 98 |
| SIZE | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 60 | 62 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 69 |
| Width | 50 | 55 | 58 | 62 | 65 | 66 |
| Length | 80 | 82 | 85 | 86 | 88 | 89 |
Next day delivery in store
Buy before 6pm to receive your order next day.Next day delivery
Orders before 6pm from Monday to Saturday (or before 1pm on Sunday) will be delivered Next working day (except Northern Ireland and Highlands). Orders placed after 6pm (after 1pm on Sunday) or for Northern Ireland and Highlands will be delivered in 2 working days.Drop Point
In 2-3 working days. Pick up your parcel in one of the many diferent collection points available and during a wide range of hours.Same day delivery in London:
Place your order before 13:00 to get it today!. If you order later on, you’ll receive it the next day and if you order on Sunday, you’ll receive it the next working day.SHIPPING
Complimentary ground shipping within 1 to 7 business days In-store collection available within 1 to 7 business days Next-day and Express delivery options also available Purchases are delivered in an orange box tied with a Bolduc ribbon, with the exception of certain items See the delivery FAQs for details on shipping methods, costs and delivery timesCharacteristics of wood :
- Hard, compact , fiberous and porous
- Good wood gives a rich, warm and beautiful surface.
Wood is used for the construction of:
- Floor, Furniture, Walls
- Incidental furnishing (lampshades, picture frames)
- Kitchen & restaurant ware
Description
Understanding the Lathe Dead Center: Uses, Angles, and Applications :
Precision and stability drive success in modern machining. When operators turn long components, securing both ends prevents deflection, vibration, and taper errors. A dead center plays a vital role in achieving this stability.
What is a Dead Center?
A dead center is a solid, non-rotating hardened point that supports a workpiece. Machinists typically mount it in the tailstock quill. The dead center stays stationary while the workpiece rotates against it.
Standard Geometry & Center Angles :
The geometry of the center point ensures proper load distribution and accurate centering:
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Standard Angle: The conical point features a precisely ground 60° included angle for metalworking.
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Woodworking Variation: Wood lathe centers occasionally use an 80° angle or specialized spurs to prevent splitting soft material.
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Taper Shank: Most dead centers use a Morse Taper (MT) design to seat firmly inside the tailstock. Benchtop lathes typically use an MT2 dead center, while larger machinery requires MT3, MT4, or MT5 tapers.
Key Variations :
Machinists choose specific variations based on the task:
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Solid & Carbide-Tipped Centers: Standard steel centers suit low-speed operations. However, carbide-tipped models handle high-speed work better because they resist heat and wear.
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Half Center Setup: A half center features a ground-away section on the 60° cone. This clearance allows facing tools to reach the center hole without colliding with the dead center.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 100 × 25 cm |
| Diameter-of-tool | 10, 15, 21, 30, 41, 60 |
| Length-of-tool-mm | 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 280 |
| Morse-taper-choose-size | MT1, MT2, MT3, MT4, MT5, MT6 |







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