All in all, we spent hundreds of hours combing through thousands of user reviews to put together a comprehensive list of the best woodturning tailstock on the market. We then delved into these woodturning tailstock further and put together detailed reviews so that you can easily pick the best woodturning tailstock for your needs.
Best woodturning tailstock
1. PSI Woodworking LCENTLT2X Live Tailstock Center Cup & Pt. #2MT
Feature
#2MT live tailstock center with cup and point#2 Morse taper arbor
Smooth Running ball bearings
Shipped in protective case for storage
2. PSI LCENTLT2 No. 2MT Heavy Duty Live Tailstock Center
Feature
Large live lathe center60-degree point
Ball bearing precision; turns smoothly
Huge live center for heavy duty workpieces
Cone is 2-1/2" by 1-11/16" overall diameter
3. PSI Woodworking LTCA18 Live Tailstock Chuck Adapter to 1" x 8tpi Thread with #2 Morse Taper Mount
Feature
Converts your lathe's #2MT dead tailstock to 1" x 8tpi threaded live tailstockMounts to tailstock with the included #2 Morse Taper arbor
After being mounted, tailstock is converted from dead to live and it will accept all 1" x 8tpi threaded lathe tool accessories
Ideal for an additional secure workpiece mount from tailstock end; Allows precision centering of spindles or dowels at the tailstock end; Provides the ideal system for the mounting of bowls for hollowing
Wrench is included
4. PSI Woodworking Products TM32 1/2-Inch Drill Chuck with #2 Morse Taper Arbor (1/2" 2MT)
Feature
Includes the 1/2" Drill Chuck, #2 Morse Taper Arbor, and Jaw Tightening KeyThis 3-Jaw Chuck will mount into the headstock or tailstock of any lathe that accepts #2MT accessories
The #2MT Arbor accepts 1/4" x 20tpi draw bolt; Draw bolt not included
Removes easily with knock out bar
Great for holding drill bits, small turnings, dowels, pen mandrel shafts, and much more
5. 1/2 Drill Chuck with Tapered Lathe Mount Arbor. Ideal For Securing Standard Twist Drill Bits and Forstner Bits On To A Lathe (MT2 Drill Chuck)
Feature
When you need to bore long, deep holes into a turning project it can be difficult to do with a drill press and even more so with a hand held drill. The ideal method would be to mount a drill bit to your lathe and keep your project where it is on the lathe.In steps the lathe mountable drill chuck! Simply slide the chuck into your lathe tailstock and you basically have a horizontal drill press!
Use this type of setup to bore holes in vases, large vessels, pepper mills and more.
Made with heavy duty bearings, this drill chuck is designed to be used over and over. It can be used with bits with shanks up to in total diameter.
That includes twist bits and forstner bits. Comes with 1 key to quickly tighten or loosen the chuck. Available in MT-1 or MT-2 arbor sizes.
6. PSI Woodworking LDC2MT Live Tailstock 1/2" Drill Chuck with #2 Morse Taper Mount
Feature
Converts your lathe's #2MT dead tailstock to a live tailstock with a 1/2" drill chuck mountedMounts to tailstock with the included #2 Morse Taper arbor; Spins with ball bearings
After being mounted, tailstock is converted from dead to live and it will accept mandrels, dowels, tenons, or any shaft up to 1/2" in diameter
Ideal for an additional secure workpiece mount from tailstock end; Allows centering and gripping of spindles or dowels at the tailstock end
Not to be used for drilling
7. Hurricane Turning Tools, Live Tailstock Chuck Adapter, 1" x 8 TPI, 2MT
Feature
Live Chuck Adapter for all lathes with a 2MT tailstockUsed most often when you want to mount you project accurately into a vacuum chuck on your headstock
Thread Mount Type: 1" x 8 TPI
Tailstock Mount: #2 MT (Morse Taper)
Material: Steel with internal roller bearings
8. DCT Heavy-Duty Live Tailstock Wood Lathe Center, no. 1MT Woodworking Tapered Turn Center, Pen Making, Bowl Turning
Feature
SMOOTH, EFFECTIVE TURNING: Use this well-balanced center to support your work at the tailstock end of your lathe when turning wood workpieces such as bowls and pens; 60-degree pointed tapered end relieves tension at end of your workpiece or sanding the bottom of the piece; Precise ball bearing design allows for smooth turning and offers chisel more range of motionEASY TO USE: Place rear taper end on the tail stock and the opposite end in the center drill hole; We recommend applying lubrication oil to bearing prior to each use (not included)
#1MT SIZE: Arbor works with any unit that has a #1 morse taper (1MT) tail stock; Check your machines user manual for the tail stock taper size to know if 1MT is the correct size for your application
BUILT TO LAST: Alloy steel shaft construction for ultimate strength and longevity that can easily handle a maximum 4,000 RPM and maximum 66-pound workpiece load
PROTECT & STORE CENTER: Comes in a transparent 4.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 inch (11.4cm x 3.8cm x 3.8cm) two-piece clear plastic protective covering case to ensure safety when not in use
9. Taytools 468907 8 Piece Set Live Revolving Center MT2 Taper for Woodturning and Wood Lathes
Feature
This live center set includes a double bearing revolving center with 7 popular accessories.Center has MT2 taper
Accessories include: 1) large 65d point 0.780 diameter 2) small 55 degree point 0.390 diameter 3) hollow cup or ring center without point with 0.325 bore 4) cup or ring center with point 5) small cone center 0.780 diameter 6) hole boring location pin 0.310 diameter and 7) hollow center with 0.580 bore for custom supports.
Accessories are secured in place with a rare earth magnet, so not tools required.
Come in a fitted case.
10. Live Tailstock Center with 60 Degree Cone For Use On Woodturning Lathes (MT2)
Feature
Whether youre a beginner or a professional wood turner, live centers have become a very useful and in all honesty a very necessary lathe accessory when turning between centers. Live centers fit directly into your lathe tailstock and rotates as your stock piece rotates.This type of action is great for turning because it keeps your wood from burning, yet it holds your stock in place. The live center allows for greater clamping pressures and much better control while still retaining their incredibly smooth rotation.
It is equipped with bearings that allow it rotate at low or high lathe speeds which allows the center to be used on projects as small as pens or as large as pepper mills.The tip or live center cone is at a common 60 degree angle and measures 1-9/32 in diameter.
This allows it to fit inside of pre-bored out holes that are smaller then the cone diameter. Works very well on projects like spindles, dowels, pepper mills and much much more.
ade from heavy duty steel for years of service. Available in MT1 and MT2 sizes which are both sold separately. Please check your lathes opening (Morse Taper) size. Morse Taper sizes vary from lathe to lathe. While the Morse Taper 2 size is more common, many of the smaller lathes today use the MT1 size. Please refer to your lathe owners manual for detailed information about your lathe.
