{"title":"Morse Tapers","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Record Power, Oneway and Sorby live centers and morse tapers with a variety of sizes and adapters will get you the wood lathe setup you need.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n","products":[{"product_id":"ballbearinglivecenter2mt","title":"Ball Bearing Live Center - #2MT","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Ball Bearing Live Center - # 2MT\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This imported lathe accessory offers decent quality at an excellent price.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The Morse Taper shank size on this ball bearing live center is a number 2. The diameter of the bearing housing is 1-3\/8″.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   If you don't know what size Morse Taper you may need, see this\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"\/morse-taper-measure.aspx\" href=\"\/pages\/custom-morse-taper-measure\"\u003e\n    ARTICLE\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   .\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"HHI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821463867674,"sku":"483052","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/483052.jpg?v=1751674700"},{"product_id":"4-spurdrivecenter1mt","title":"4-Spur Economy Morse Taper Drive Center","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    4-Spur Economy Morse Taper Drive Center\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This imported drive center offers good quality at an excellent price.  The diameter of the head is 13\/16\".\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   If you don't know what size Morse Taper you may need, see this\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"\/morse-taper-measure.aspx\" href=\"\/pages\/custom-morse-taper-measure\"\u003e\n    ARTICLE\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   .\n   \u003c!--\u003cp\u003e\u0026#35;2 Morse Taper\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"HHI","offers":[{"title":"No. 1 Morse Taper","offer_id":50821463933210,"sku":"483054","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No. 2 Morse Taper","offer_id":50821463965978,"sku":"483055","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/483055.jpg?v=1751674703"},{"product_id":"12drillchuck1mt","title":"1\/2 inch Drill Chuck","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Use this drill chuck to hold small turnings in the lathe headstock or drill bits in the tailstock.  It holds items up to 1\/2\" in diameter and tightens with the included chuck key.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Available in three Morse Taper sizes: #1 Morse Taper, #2 Morse Taper \u0026amp; #3 Morse Taper.  Choose the correct size to fit your lathe.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Includes drill chuck, chuck key and Morse Taper spindle.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   If you don't know what size Morse Taper you may need, see this\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"\/morse-taper-measure.aspx\" href=\"\/pages\/custom-morse-taper-measure\"\u003e\n    ARTICLE\u003c\/a\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"HHI","offers":[{"title":"1MT","offer_id":50821464031514,"sku":"483011","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2MT","offer_id":50821464064282,"sku":"483012","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3MT","offer_id":50821464097050,"sku":"483013","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/483012-01.jpg?v=1751674706"},{"product_id":"lathearbor2mt","title":"Lathe Arbor - #2MT","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Lathe Arbor, #2MT\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Our solid steel precision lathe arbor allows you to mount 1\/2\" bore grinding wheels, buffing wheels, wire brush wheels, sanding wheels and discs, etc. to your #2 Morse taper lathe spindle.  It also works as a holding device for making toy wheels.  Maximum thickness is 1-1\/4\". The tapered end is is drilled \u0026amp; tapped for a 1\/4\"-20 draw bolt.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"HHI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821464162586,"sku":"145011","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/145011.jpg?v=1751674708"},{"product_id":"onewaylivecenter2mt","title":"Oneway Live Center","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Oneway Live Center\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Oneway Live Centers are the finest live centers we sell. Double ball bearing construction handles the heaviest axial loads you can bring to bear, with no thought of wear, play or vibration.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Basic hardware includes a cup center with replaceable center point (and a knockout rod), which you'll use for most of your work.  The cup's threaded spindle lets you mount either of two cone centers that are included as standard equipment: a full point cone and an enormous reversible bullnose cone. The full point (1-1\/16\" max. diameter) makes it easy to center work with a drilled center hole, such as candlesticks and lamp bases. The bullnose cone (3-7\/16\" max. diameter) provides internal support for pieces with center holes from 1-1\/2\" to 1-1\/4\u0026amp;quot, or external self-centering support for rounded or tapered pieces from 1-1\/2\" to 3\". It's a great system, built to outlast the bearings in your lathe.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   If none of the fittings that come with the Oneway Live Center will hold the piece you're turning, you can custom turn a fitting to do the job. Drill an 11\/16\" diameter hole in the back of the fitting and it will thread right on to the Oneway Live Center.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The #1 and #2 Morse Taper Oneway Live Centers are hollow and can be used to drill though holes with a\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"http:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/lampaugerbit38.aspx\" href=\"\/products\/lampaugerbit38\"\u003e\n    Lamp Auger\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   up to 5\/16\".\n   \u003cem\u003e\n    If buying for this purpose, make sure the tailstock of your lathe also has a through hole.\n   \u003c\/em\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Using a\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"http:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/oneway-live-center-adapter.aspx\" href=\"\/products\/oneway-live-center-adapter\"\u003e\n    Oneway Live Center Adapter\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   (sold separately) in combination with a Oneway Live Center, you can center your lathe chuck on a bowl more precisely than you ever have before.  The Live Center Adapter is threads onto the nose of the Live Center - allowing you to mount your lathe chuck on the live center. Then, you can mount the lathe chuck to your workpiece while it's still on the faceplate.  See the details on our\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"http:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/oneway-live-center-adapter.aspx\" href=\"\/products\/oneway-live-center-adapter\"\u003e\n    Live Center Adapter Page\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   .\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Oneway also offers a special tip for use with pen mandrels.  The\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"http:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/oneway-pen-turning-point-live-center.aspx\" href=\"\/products\/oneway-pen-turning-point-live-center\"\u003e\n    Pen Turning Point\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   replaces the standard center point in the Oneway Live Center. It's made hardened steel so that is won't wear - even after extensive use.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Standard Eqipment:\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Center Point\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Live Center Body\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Bullnose Cone\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Full Point Cone\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Knockout Rod - also works as a through rod to keep the center from turning while you screw on the cones.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Instructions\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    If you don't know what size Morse Taper you may need, see this\n    \u003ca data-prev-url=\"\/morse-taper-measure.aspx\" href=\"\/pages\/custom-morse-taper-measure\"\u003e\n     ARTICLE\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n    .\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Oneway","offers":[{"title":"1MT","offer_id":50821464228122,"sku":"180331","price":147.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2MT","offer_id":50821464260890,"sku":"180332","price":147.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3MT","offer_id":50821464293658,"sku":"180333","price":147.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/180331.jpg?v=1751674711"},{"product_id":"2mtx1mtadaptersleeve","title":"#2MT x #1MT Adapter Sleeve","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    #2MT x #1MT Adapter Sleeve\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   We stock internal sleeves that down-size your taper, and extension adapters that let your headstock handle larger tapers than it is bored to accept.  Internal sleeves are knocked out of the headstock like any other taper.  Accessories are released from extension adapters with a tapered drift pin.  Extension adapters add about 4\" length beyond the lathe spindle, and should be used only in conjuction with tailstock support for your workpiece.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"HHI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821464359194,"sku":"483001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/483001d.jpg?v=1768338409"},{"product_id":"3mtx2mtadaptersleeve","title":"#3MT x #2MT Adapter Sleeve","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    #3MT x #2MT Adapter Sleeve\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   We stock internal sleeves that down-size your taper, and extension adapters that let your headstock handle larger tapers than it is bored to accept.  Internal sleeves are knocked out of the headstock like any other taper.  Accessories are released from extension adapters with a tapered drift pin.  Extension adapters add about 4\" length beyond the lathe spindle, and should be used only in conjuction with tailstock support for your workpiece.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"HHI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821464424730,"sku":"483002","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/483002d.jpg?v=1768338428"},{"product_id":"3mtx1mtadaptersleeve","title":"#3MT x #1MT Adapter Sleeve","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    #3MT x #1MT Adapter Sleeve\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   We stock internal sleeves that down-size your taper, and extension adapters that let your headstock handle larger tapers than it is bored to accept.  Internal sleeves are knocked out of the headstock like any other taper.  Accessories are released from extension adapters with a tapered drift pin.  Extension adapters add about 4\" length beyond the lathe spindle, and should be used only in conjuction with tailstock support for your workpiece.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"HHI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821464490266,"sku":"483003","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/483003d.jpg?v=1768338417"},{"product_id":"1mtx2mtextensionadapter","title":"Morse Taper Extension Adapter - No. 2MT x No. 3MT","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Morse Taper Extension Adapter - No. 2MT x No. 3MT\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Morse Taper Extension Adapters that let your headstock handle larger tapers than it is bored to accept. Accessories are released from\n extension adapters with a tapered drift pin. Extension adapters add about 4\" length. When used in the headstock, they should be\n used only in conjuction with tailstock support for your workpiece.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   #2 Morse Taper to #3 Morse Taper.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"HHI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821464555802,"sku":"483008","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/483008-01.jpg?v=1751674721"},{"product_id":"oneway14-spurchuckdrivecenter","title":"Oneway 4-Spur Chuck Drive Center","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Oneway 4-Spur Chuck Drive Center\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Oneway's 4-Spur Drive Centers are made to fit in all three Oneway chuck models.  Rather than dismounting the chuck from the lathe for a quick bit of roughing out or the occasional spindle job, just slip a drive center into the chuck and get to work without delay.  Drive centers are available in 1\" diameter for heavy work, and 1\/2\" diameter for easily accessible shaping \u0026amp; finishing across the end of a piece.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Oneway","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 inch","offer_id":50821467963674,"sku":"180113","price":44.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 inch","offer_id":50821467996442,"sku":"180112","price":44.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/180112.jpg?v=1751674783"},{"product_id":"sorbystebcentre122mt","title":"Sorby Stebcentre No. 2 Morse Taper Drive Center","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Sorby Stebcentre No. 2 Morse Taper Drive Center\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This ingenious drive center should become a popular tool among spindle turners.  The Stebcentre's spring-loaded center point allows you to set your workpiece\n in place (or remove it) with the lathe turning.  Your workpiece spins when you increase tailstock pressure and the Stebcentre's teeth bite into the wood.  With\n light pressure - it will drive your work, but allow it to stop if you have a catch, minimizing damage to your workpiece.  With increased pressure - it will power\n through even the heaviest cuts.  Since its multiple teeth spread the pressure over a larger area, the Stebcentre is less likely to split your workpiece than a\n standard spur.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   If you don't know what size Morse Taper you may need, see\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"\/morse-taper-measure.aspx\" href=\"\/pages\/custom-morse-taper-measure\"\u003e\n    our guide\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   .\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 inch","offer_id":50821602246938,"sku":"141994","price":86.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7\/8 inch","offer_id":50821602279706,"sku":"141995","price":86.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-1\/4 inch","offer_id":50821602312474,"sku":"141996","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141994.jpg?v=1751677678"},{"product_id":"prolivecenter2mt","title":"Pro Live Center - 1MT","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Pro Live Center - 1MT\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   These attractively priced ball bearing live center sets come with 7 changeable tips that stay snugly in place by way of a small rare earth magnet.\n The set includes 3\/8\" \u0026amp; 3\/4\" cone points, a 1\/2\" pointed cup center and 11\/16\" open cup center with removable 5\/16\" stud post,\n a 9\/16\" cup and an 11\/16\" cone cup. Includes a plastic storage case.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    #1 Morse Taper\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   If you don't know what size Morse Taper you may need, see this\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"\/morse-taper-measure.aspx\" href=\"\/pages\/custom-morse-taper-measure\"\u003e\n    ARTICLE\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   .\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"HHI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821757567258,"sku":"191172","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/191173.jpg?v=1751682597"},{"product_id":"oneway-morse-taper-spur-drive-center","title":"Oneway 4-Spur Morse Taper Drive Center","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Oneway 4-Spur Morse Taper Drive Center\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Oneway's 4-Spur Drive Centers are 1\" in diameter and feature an adjustable steel point. The point is held in place by a set screw and can be set at different depths as needed.  The drive center is available in #1 Morse Taper and #2 Morse Taper (pictured above).\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   If you don't know what size Morse Taper you may need, see this\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"\/morse-taper-measure.aspx\" href=\"\/pages\/custom-morse-taper-measure\"\u003e\n    ARTICLE\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   .\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Oneway","offers":[{"title":"1MT","offer_id":50821893816602,"sku":"180346","price":50.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2MT","offer_id":50821893849370,"sku":"180347","price":50.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/180347d.jpg?v=1768341996"},{"product_id":"oneway-safe-driver","title":"Oneway Safe Driver","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Oneway Safe Driver\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Oneway's Safe Driver is an alternative to the standard spur drive. It's great for training or practice - if you have a catch, the workpiece will spin on the safe driver - limiting damage to the project and potential for injury.  The Safe Driver is a good way to learn a light touch and good tool control.  If you cut too aggressively, the workpiece will stop.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The Safe Drive comes in three versions:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    The #1 Morse Taper Safe Driver has an adjustable steel center pin.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    The #2 Morse Taper Safe Driver(pictured above) has an adjustable,\n    \u003cem\u003e\n     spring-loaded\n    \u003c\/em\u003e\n    steel center pin.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003c!--\u003cli\u003eThe ShopSmith Safe Driver is made specifically to fit the 5\/8\u0026quot; smooth spindle of ShopSmith machines and has an adjustable steel center pin.\u003c\/li\u003e--\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The nose of the Safe Driver is about 5\/8\" in diameter and holds a steel center pin that about 1\/4\".\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Oneway","offers":[{"title":"No. 1 Morse Taper","offer_id":50821893947674,"sku":"180336","price":51.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No. 2 Morse Taper","offer_id":50821893980442,"sku":"180337","price":51.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/180337d.jpg?v=1768341997"},{"product_id":"oneway-hollow-safe-driver","title":"Oneway No. 2 Morse Taper Hollow Safe Driver","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Oneway No. 2 Morse Taper Hollow Safe Driver\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The Hollow Safe Driver is used when drilling a center hole through a turning using a\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"http:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/lampaugerbit38.aspx\" href=\"\/products\/lampaugerbit38\"\u003e\n    Lamp Auger\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   . It can perform in two ways: as a hollow safe driver or as a hollow cup center.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   As a Hollow Safe Driver\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   When drilling through the headstock of your lathe, put the hollow safe driver in place of your spur drive center and use it to drive the workpiece.  Make sure you use a light touch with the auger or the workpiece will slip.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   As a Hollow Cup Center\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   When drilling through the tailstock of your lathe, put the hollow safe driver in place of your live center. The safe driver doesn't have bearings, you'll just to set it into you workpiece and let the wood spin on the front on the safe driver. Don't worry, people turned like this for thousands of years before ball bearing live centers were invented. In this case, the safe driver is performing as a cup or \"dead\" center.  Make sure you regularly lubricate the tip of the safe driver with a a few drops of oil.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cem\u003e\n    If you prefer drilling through the tailstock with a live center, you can use the\n    \u003ca data-prev-url=\"http:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/prolivecenter2mt.aspx\" href=\"\/products\/prolivecenter2mt\"\u003e\n     Pro Live Center\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n    or the\n    \u003ca data-prev-url=\"http:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/onewaylivecenter2mt.aspx\" href=\"\/products\/onewaylivecenter2mt\"\u003e\n     Oneway Live Center\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n    .\n   \u003c\/em\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   Selecting the Size\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The Hollow Safe Driver is available with either a 5\/16\" or a 3\/8\" through hole. Your hollow safe driver MUST match the size of your lamp auger, but that's not the measurement you need to check.  In order to use a hollow safe driver and lamp auger, you lathe MUST have either a hollow headstock or a hollow tailstock.  Please check this before you order.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003chr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Oneway's Safe Driver is an alternative to the standard spur drive. It's great for training or practice - if you have a catch, the workpiece will spin on the safe driver - limiting damage to the project and potential for injury.  The Safe Driver is a good way to learn a light touch and good tool control.  If you cut too aggressively, the workpiece will stop.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The nose of the Safe Driver is about 5\/8\" in diameter.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Oneway","offers":[{"title":"5\/16 inch","offer_id":50821894045978,"sku":"180334","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/8 inch","offer_id":50821894078746,"sku":"180335","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/180335.jpg?v=1751685387"},{"product_id":"oneway-live-center-adapter","title":"Oneway Live Center Adapter","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Oneway Live Center Adapter\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Oneway's Live Center Adapter is the central component a system to precisely center a bowl for hollowing. It is used in combination with the\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"http:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/onewaylivecenter2mt.aspx\" href=\"\/products\/onewaylivecenter2mt\"\u003e\n    Oneway Live Center\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   , your chuck, faceplate and lathe.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   How does the system work?\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The Live Center Adapter is threaded to screw onto your Oneway Live Center, adapting the live center to have the same thread as your lathe spindle. Here's how you use that for precise centering:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Mount your bowl blank to a faceplate.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Turn the outside of the bowl, including the foot or tenon for chucking.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Using the Live Center adapter, attach a chuck or faceplate to the Live Center.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Move the tailstock (with the Live Center\/chuck assembly attached) up to the bowl and grab the foot or tenon on the bowl while it is still attached to the faceplate and lathe.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Remove the faceplate, bowl blank and chuck from the lathe.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Remove the faceplate from the bowl blank.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The bowl is now precisely centered in the chuck.  You can screw the chuck onto the lathe spindle and hollow or core the inside.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg data-prev-url=\"\/productimages\/lathesaccessories\/oneway\/oneway-live-center-adapter-diagram.png\" src=\"https:\/\/info.highlandwoodworking.com\/productimages\/lathesaccessories\/oneway\/oneway-live-center-adapter-diagram.png\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   You can now screw the chuck onto the headstock, and your bowl will be precisely centered and ready to be hollowed out or cored.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Oneway","offers":[{"title":"5\/8 inch Smooth","offer_id":50821894570266,"sku":"181901","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4 inch-16tpi","offer_id":50821894603034,"sku":"181902","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 inch-8tpi","offer_id":50821894635802,"sku":"181903","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 inch-12tpi","offer_id":50821894668570,"sku":"181904","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-1\/4 inch-8tpi","offer_id":50821894701338,"sku":"181906","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-1\/2 inch-8tpi","offer_id":50821894734106,"sku":"181908","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33mm-3.5","offer_id":50821894766874,"sku":"181909","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/181901.jpg?v=1751685395"},{"product_id":"morse-taper-spur-drive-center","title":"4-Spur Morse Taper Drive Center - No. 1 Morse Taper","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    4-Spur Morse Taper Drive Center\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   These 4-Spur Drive Centers are 1\" in diameter and feature an adjustable steel point. The point is held in place by a set screw and can be set at different depths as needed.  The drive center is available in #1 Morse Taper and #2 Morse Taper (pictured above).\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   If you don't know what size Morse Taper you may need, see this\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"\/morse-taper-measure.aspx\" href=\"\/pages\/custom-morse-taper-measure\"\u003e\n    ARTICLE\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   .\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Soba Tools","offers":[{"title":"1MT","offer_id":50821894963482,"sku":"310402","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/310403.jpg?v=1751685398"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/collections\/141995.jpg?v=1765237409","url":"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/collections\/morse-tapers.oembed","provider":"Highland Woodworking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}