Thanks @CigarSmoka I will have to pick up a set of those. They look like an upgrade to using the dead center and live center directly on the bushings.
Thanks @CigarSmoka I will have to pick up a set of those. They look like an upgrade to using the dead center and live center directly on the bushings.
@Ice-Man - Worst case scenario I could always order a pair with my next order and send them to you. Unfortunately I just got enough supplies in to last me a good while, and I have several kits as well, some have been in my work bench for a few years now. To make matters worse I like to buy as much as I can from a vendor that doesn’t stock them because he’s an active part of the community, posting videos and regularly taking part in the posts at IAP. If you want to make nice pens I highly recommend joining the IAP forum, the guys there really helped me step up my game and some are amazing penturners, especially the custom/kitless guys. It’s free and everything you need to know is there, along with several people willing to help you along the way. Anyhow if you haven’t found any sometime down the road let me know.
Here are 2 options, I have no experience with either of these products so this is not a recommendation, simply a possible source.
https://www.amazon.com/PSI-Woodworking-PKMBCM2-Between-Centers/dp/B06Y9265T1
Spare Parts - Bushings - TBC Turn between centers Bushing
Sorry I re-read and see that you are not I. The US. And that you are having trouble finding them where you live.
@GAW9576 - I tried that TBC mandrel setup from PSI and it was a bad experience. For starters, the 2 parts were not only rusted when I took them out of the bag of packing grease but they weren’t terribly accurate either. There was a heavy vibration on the tailstock one. To make matters worse, the live center heated up and quickly became VERY hot. I’m sure it’s a cheap single race bearing that’s not going to last. I got an RA number and returned it but my debit card was never credited... I’ve haven’t bought from PSI since.