Best Live Center For Wood Lathe Headstock In May 2024

Check out our product review of the Best Live Center For Wood Lathe Headstock. We tried 10 models and can tell you the absolute best varieties.

To help you in your search, we have completed this list of the Best Live Center For Wood Lathe Headstock.

Top Rated Best Live Center For Wood Lathe Headstock Of 2024

Rank	Product Name	Score
1	PSI LCENTLT2 No. 2MT Heavy Duty Live Tailstock Center Buy Now	9.7 Buy Now
2	PSI Woodworking Products TM32 1/2-Inch Drill Chuck with #2 Morse Taper Arbor Buy Now	9.5 Buy Now
3	Robert Sorby # RCSTB250 1/2” Diameter Revolving Live Stebcenter 2 Morse Taper Buy Now	9.1 Buy Now
4	PSI Woodworking LCENTSS22 No. 2 MT with 1-Inch Crown Super Wood Lathe Drive Buy Now	8.8 Buy Now
5	Yonntech 4Pcs MT2 Wood Lathe Center Set Live Centers Drive Spur Cup Arbor Buy Now	8.6 Buy Now
6	Ginode Heavy Duty Live Tailstock Center, 2 Morse Taper, Woodworking Tapered Turn Center Buy Now	8.3 Buy Now
7	PSI Woodworking PKMSTS2 Live Tailstock Mandrel Saver #2 Morse Taper Buy Now	8.1 Buy Now
8	Hurricane Turning Tools, Live Tailstock Center with 60 Degree Point, 2MT Buy Now	7.8 Buy Now
9	PSI Woodworking L5818 Headstock Spindle Adapter (Shopsmith 5/8-Inch to 1-Inch 8tpi chuck) Buy Now	7.5 Buy Now
10	HFS (R) Woodworking MT2 with 1-Inch Wood Lathe Drive Center Buy Now	7.2 Buy Now

1. PSI LCENTLT2 No. 2MT Heavy Duty Live Tailstock Center

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9.7/10 our score

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Large live lathe center
Huge live center for heavy duty workpieces
60-degree point
Cone is 2-1/2" by 1-11/16" overall diameter
Ball bearing precision, turns smoothly

2. PSI Woodworking Products TM32 1/2-Inch Drill Chuck with #2 Morse Taper Arbor

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9.5/10 our score

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Includes the 1/2" drill chuck, #2 morse taper arbor, and jaw tightening key
Removes easily with knock out bar
This 3-jaw chuck will mount into the headstock or tailstock of any lathe that accepts #2mt accessories
Great for holding drill bits, small turnings, dowels, pen mandrel shafts, and much more
The #2mt arbor accepts 1/4" x 20tpi draw bolt, draw bolt not included

3. Robert Sorby # RCSTB250 1/2” Diameter Revolving Live Stebcenter 2 Morse Taper

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9.1/10 our score

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4. PSI Woodworking LCENTSS22 No. 2 MT with 1-Inch Crown Super Wood Lathe Drive

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8.8/10 our score

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The psi super center crown compatible with headstocks with #2mt spindles
Ships in plastic production sleeves at 4.8-ounces
Spring loaded point simplifies spindle centering and retracts to avoid spitting your work when tailstock pressure is applied
Get a better bite on your spindle with more teeth for a strong grip while still providing equal pressure and a positive drive
4.5-by-1.5-by-1.5-inches with 1-inch crown

5. Yonntech 4Pcs MT2 Wood Lathe Center Set Live Centers Drive Spur Cup Arbor

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8.6/10 our score

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#2mt centers set are made from heat treated steel,sturdy and durable,perfect both for wood and metal working lathe.
Heavy duty centers, and every center fits well and is fully functional, bearing is smooth and quiet.
This live chuck solve the issue of loud screeching, burned wood and waxing the end of the wood contacting a stationary standard lathe end. it is a great tool if you have a softer wood you don't want to destroy.
Keeps all four head stock pieces in a wooden case, more convenient for you to storage and carry.
This mt#2 lathe center set is all you need to start spindle turning on your wood lathe.

6. Ginode Heavy Duty Live Tailstock Center, 2 Morse Taper, Woodworking Tapered Turn Center

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8.3/10 our score

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60-degree point - large live lathe center
Turns smoothly - ball bearing precision.
2 morse taper - accuracy: 0.001mm taper.
Application - perfect for pen turning mandrels.
Dimension - tail end diameter: 17.788mm.

7. PSI Woodworking PKMSTS2 Live Tailstock Mandrel Saver #2 Morse Taper

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8.1/10 our score

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Compatible with lathes that accept #2mt accessories in tailstock
There is no longer a need for spacer bushings
Unique design to support the end of your penturning mandrel
Provides no pressure on the tailstock end of the mandrel shaft thus eliminating any bending or vibration
Will work with all mandrels with a diameter of 0. 245" or less

8. Hurricane Turning Tools, Live Tailstock Center with 60 Degree Point, 2MT

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7.8/10 our score

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Keeps your work centered on the lathe while giving little or no drag resistance to the headstock drive
60 degree point which is the most common configuration for general purpose work
Material: steel with internal roller bearings
Tailstock mount: #2 mt (morse taper)
Revolving live center for supporting work when turning "between centers" on the lathe

9. PSI Woodworking L5818 Headstock Spindle Adapter (Shopsmith 5/8-Inch to 1-Inch 8tpi chuck)

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7.5/10 our score

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Extends the spindle over 1-inch
Permits the use for different size accessories
Adapts a shopsmith 5/8-inch no thread spindle to a 1-by-8 tpi thread
Has set screw to tighten a spindle
Made of steel

10. HFS (R) Woodworking MT2 with 1-Inch Wood Lathe Drive Center

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7.2/10 our score

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Spring loaded point: the spring under the center pin is very powerful.
More teeth give a better bite while providing equal pressure and a positive drive.
Belongs to the outside transition woodworking top, middle top part with telescopic function.
Common serrated diameter 25.4mm (1 in.)
Compatible with headstocks with #2mt spindles