Thread-On Tailstock Centering Cones
A fundamental best practice for safe woodturning is to use tailstock support whenever possible. However, once you complete the inside hollowing of a bowl or vessel and it’s time to work on the outside, traditional live center points cannot be used without ruining the finished floor of your turning. It is a real heartbreaker to spend hours shaping a beautiful piece, only to have a sudden catch or hard knot tear it off the lathe spindle—destroying your hard work on the floor, or worse, causing injury.
That is exactly why we designed our new Thread-On Tailstock Centering Cones.
By securing your workpiece properly on both ends, you stabilize the wood and prevent it from flexing or moving away from your tool. This rigid, dual-end support results in much cleaner cuts, smoother surface finishes, and far less sanding. Because you aren't fighting wood vibration or worrying about a catastrophic catch, your time at the lathe becomes a much more relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Accurate Alignment of Segmented Rings and Turning Blocks on the Lathe
Beyond firm workpiece support, these cones are an excellent asset for assembling turnings on your lathe. They provide accurate alignment when gluing together custom wood rings and pre-drilled turning blocks right on your lathe.
Simple to Use:
- Put your live chuck and reversing adapter into the tailstock. (Please note: The live chuck and reversing adapter are sold separately.)
- Thread your centering cone onto the adapter.
- Bring the tailstock forward to clamp your ring or block tightly against the workpiece. The rings around the cone aid alignment and hold your layers centered while the glue dries.
Please note: These cones are designed strictly for tailstock support. They are not for use in the headstock spindle to drive a turning. The live chuck and reversing adapter are required for use and are sold separately.
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Why PETG Construction?
Unlike traditional metal centers that can easily scar, dent, or discolor your wood, our cones are precision 3D-printed from premium PETG filament. PETG is incredibly tough and chemical-resistant, offering a structurally rigid frame that provides firm support while remaining mar-free. You’ll never have to worry about a sharp center making a hole in the finished floor of your hollow form or bowl.
Available Sizes & Fitment
Choose from four individual cone sizes to perfectly match your project needs, or purchase them in bundled sets for maximum versatility. Each cone features a gentle slope varying between 53 and 60 degrees to accommodate a wide range of projects.
- Small: Supports openings from 1.5″ to 3.5″ diameter
- Medium: Supports openings from 3″ to 5″ diameter
- Large: Supports openings from 5″ to 7″ diameter
- Extra Large: Supports openings from 7″ to 9″ diameter
Thread Options
To match your specific reversing adapter, each cone size is available in two internal thread options:
- 1″ × 8 TPI
- 1-1/4″ × 8 TPI
Operational Tips
- Tailstock Pressure: Apply just enough pressure to securely hold and support your project. Avoid cranking the tailstock down super tight.
- Check Your Work: It is highly recommended to frequently check the tightness of your tailstock while turning to ensure a safe, secure fit from start to finish.
Product Highlights
- Maximum Turning Safety: Brings crucial tailstock support to hollowed vessels and bowls when standard live centers can't be used.
- Smoother Surface Finishes: Solid support on both ends prevents wood flex and vibration, leading to cleaner cuts and less sanding.
- Accurate Ring Alignment: Easily centers and clamps segmented rings and drilled blocks directly on the lathe while glue dries.
- Mar-Free Support: Tough, 3D-printed PETG construction protects your wood’s surface from scratches and holes created by a live center point.
- Flexible Thread Options: Available in both 1″ × 8 TPI and 1-1/4″ × 8 TPI to fit standard reversing adapters.
- Compatibility Note: Designed for use with our live tailstock chuck and reversing adapter (sold separately).
- American Made: Proudly manufactured right here in Ramsey, Minnesota.
