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The point of my live center broke off and the work came out abruptly. I have been unable to find a replacement. Is there a replacement tip from shopsmith?

They use to have them but I don't know if they still do. You will have to call them to find out. They are listed in the description:

"Replacement Points are available for this Center in case you accidentally drop it on a hard shop floor and bend the Point. At only $5.95, we suggest that you order one with your Live Center to avoid “down time” in the event of such an accident.

To replace, simply grip the Point with a pair of pliers and pull it out. If it doesn’t remove easily, grasp the outer bearing race, unscrew the Morse Taper shaft, then use a punch to remove the damaged Point. Apply a liquid thread locker to the shaft and re-install. Install the new Point, place a piece of wood over the tip and tap it with a mallet."

Good luck.

If they still sell them and you get a part number please post it here for reference.

Ed

wesneveu wrote:The point of my live center broke off and the work came out abruptly. I have been unable to find a replacement. Is there a replacement tip from shopsmith?

Part number 501430. http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... enters.htm last item on list.

Never knew that tip was removable. Still learning!

reible wrote:Install the new Point, place a piece of wood over the tip and tap it with a mallet."

Ed

What kind of wood should the mallet be made out of?


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robinson46176 wrote:

reible wrote:Install the new Point, place a piece of wood over the tip and tap it with a mallet."

Ed

What kind of wood should the mallet be made out of?


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Mallet wood???

ChrisNeilan wrote:Never knew that tip was removable. Still learning!

Ever wonder why the hole?

robinson46176 wrote:

reible wrote:Install the new Point, place a piece of wood over the tip and tap it with a mallet."

Ed

What kind of wood should the mallet be made out of?


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Rubber Wood.