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    Interchangeable Point Lathe Centers

    Mix and match points and bodies to create a lathe center that suits your job. Use an extractor (sold separately) to remove a point and swap in a new one.
    Center Points
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Centers. Interchangeable Point Lathe Centers, Center Points, Cup Point.

    Cup Point

    Cup Point—Cup points are designed to grip the outer diameter of a workpiece—instead of a tip, they have a cup-shaped recess. They’re also known as female points.
    Live—Live centers sit in the tailstock to support the end of a workpiece. They spin with the workpiece to reduce friction between the tip and the material. For smooth rotation, these centers turn on lubricated bearings. The bearings are sealed to protect against chips and liquid, which extends the life of the tool.
    Precision Live—Precision live centers wobble less than standard live centers for three to five times greater accuracy as they spin.
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    Cup Point
     
    Live
    Morse 20.87"23/32"19/32"Steel0000000000000
    Morse 21.18"63/64"9/16"Steel000000000000
    Morse 31.42"1 7/64"7/8"Steel000000000000
    Morse 31.77"1 1/2"7/8"Steel000000000000
    Morse 41.77"1 15/32"63/64"Steel000000000000
    Morse 42.48"2 3/32"63/64"Steel000000000000
    Morse 52.2"1 47/64"1 3/16"Steel000000000000
    Morse 52.76"2 23/64"1 3/16"Steel000000000000
    Morse 62.76"2 9/32"1 27/64"Steel000000000000
    Morse 63.94"2 15/32"1 27/64"Steel0000000000000
     
    Precision Live
    Morse 2, Morse 31.13"7/8"1 5/64"Steel000000000000
    Morse 41.38"1 1/8"1 7/32"Steel0000000000000
    Morse 51.5"1 1/4"1 7/32"Steel0000000000000
     
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