{"title":"Tailstock Centres","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTailstock Centres\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTailstock centres provide essential support for woodturning and metalworking operations by accurately locating and supporting the end of a workpiece during machining. Used in conjunction with a lathe tailstock, they help reduce vibration, improve stability and maintain alignment when turning long or delicate components. Available in live centre, revolving centre and specialist configurations to suit different applications, tailstock centres are a key part of achieving accurate, safe and efficient turning results. Browse the range to find tailstock centres suited to your lathe and turning requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-ring-centre-point-live-revolving-centre","title":"Axminster Woodturning Ring \u0026 Centre Point Live Revolving Centre","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnlike common pointed tailstock centres, a Live Ring Centre eliminates the risk of splitting small section or brittle timber. The tip has a small point to help with alignment when mounting your work. Support comes from the raised ring or rim. A Live Ring Centre leaves only a small mark on the end of the workpiece. The body features sealed dust proof bearings for a long life turning on the lathe. The dimensions of the ring and point exactly match those of the Axminster Woodturning Ring Friction Drive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster Woodturning","offers":[{"title":"1 MT","offer_id":54115705553243,"sku":"340138","price":20.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 MT","offer_id":54115705586011,"sku":"340139","price":20.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/340139_xl.jpg?v=1789756239"},{"product_id":"axminster-morse-taper-arbor-jt6-to-2mt","title":"Axminster Morse Taper Arbor - JT6 to 2MT","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 2MT Morse taper to JT6 taper arbor to suit keyed and keyless chucks with a female JT6 taper in the body. Used to mount the chuck in the quill of a pillar drill or in the tailstock or headstock of a lathe with a matching morse taper. The double taper design preserves concentricity, both tapers are self-locking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54115706700123,"sku":"340174","price":3.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/340174_xl.jpg?v=1789756276"},{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-multi-head-live-revolving-centres","title":"Axminster Woodturning Multi-Head Live Revolving Centres","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe believe that this is the most universal tailstock centre available today. There are two sealed dust proof bearings in the body and the working end has a taper for mounting the various interchangeable tips, guaranteeing that they run perfectly concentric. There is an ejector ring behind the tip which is operated by two tommy bars. The centre is supplied with three tips, a standard 60\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e cone for general work, a 9.5mm diameter by 16mm long point for small or close work and a cup or ring centre for open grain or split turning. In addition to the standard tips there are three additional tips, available separately, which will further increase the scope of the centre. We hope that you will agree that we have covered just about every possibility and that the Multi-head Centre deserves a place in your tool box. Also available as a complete package deal (718221 or 718222 ) with 3 additional tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster Woodturning","offers":[{"title":"1 MT","offer_id":54115706929499,"sku":"340185","price":58.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 MT","offer_id":54115706962267,"sku":"340186","price":58.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/340185_xl.jpg?v=1789756294"},{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-mini-live-revolving-centre","title":"Axminster Woodturning Mini Live Revolving Centre","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur miniature live revolving centre with a 22mm diameter head and twin dust proof bearings. It features an extended nose giving greater tool access; most important when turning very small items. The 90\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e nose tip reduces the risk of splitting small or open grained timbers are used, or the tailstock is over tightened.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster Woodturning","offers":[{"title":"1 MT","offer_id":54115707060571,"sku":"340187","price":18.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 MT","offer_id":54115707093339,"sku":"340188","price":18.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/340188_xl.jpg?v=1789756311"},{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-60-degree-live-revolving-centre","title":"Axminster Woodturning 60 Degree Live Revolving Centre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most familiar of the live revolving centres and the one that most of us use. This 60\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e live revolving centre is made from top quality materials, incorporates two 'sealed for life' dust proofed bearings and will cover 90% of all turning applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster Woodturning","offers":[{"title":"1 MT","offer_id":54115707650395,"sku":"340202","price":20.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 MT","offer_id":54115707683163,"sku":"340203","price":20.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/340202_xl.jpg?v=1789756341"},{"product_id":"axminster-morse-taper-arbor-jt3-to-2mt","title":"Axminster Morse Taper Arbor - JT3 to 2MT","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 2MT Morse taper to JT3 taper arbor to suit keyed and keyless chucks with a female JT3 taper in the body. Used to mount the chuck in the quill of a pillar drill or in the tailstock or headstock of a lathe with a matching morse taper. The double taper design preserves concentricity, both tapers are self-locking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54116682498395,"sku":"340171","price":2.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/340171_xl.jpg?v=1789762404"},{"product_id":"axminster-morse-taper-arbors-b16-to-mt","title":"Axminster Morse Taper Arbors - B16 to MT","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Morse taper to B16 taper arbor to suit keyed and keyless chucks with a female B16 taper in the body. Used to mount the chuck in the quill of a pillar drill or in the tailstock or headstock of a lathe with a matching morse taper. The double taper design preserves concentricity, both tapers are self-locking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"1 MT","offer_id":54116846141787,"sku":"700407","price":3.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 MT","offer_id":54116846174555,"sku":"700408","price":2.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 MT","offer_id":54116846207323,"sku":"700409","price":3.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/700407_xl.jpg?v=1789763203"},{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-conical-tip-for-multi-head-live-revolving-centre","title":"Axminster Woodturning Conical Tip for Multi-Head Live Revolving Centre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Conical Centre is an additional tip for use with the Axminster Multi-Head Live Revolving Centre. A 25mm diameter, 13mm deep internal cone ensures perfect, quick centring on small work or as a support when turning balls and other spherical forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster Woodturning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54116874748251,"sku":"340168","price":4.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/340168_xl.jpg?v=1789763266"},{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-pipe-centre-for-multi-head-live-revolving-centre","title":"Axminster Woodturning Pipe Centre for Multi-Head Live Revolving Centre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pipe Centre is an additional tip for use with the Axminster Multi-Head Live Revolving Centre. 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The Quick Change Pen Turner's Live Centre eliminates the need for a nut and eliminates compression of the mandrel shaft. The result is pressure is put only on the blank and bushings, resulting in smoother turning. Spacers are no longer needed, as any exposed section of shaft is accommodated within the body of the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117862703451,"sku":"506392","price":24.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/506392_xl.jpg?v=1789769540"},{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-ring-point-tip-for-deluxe-live-revolving-centre","title":"Axminster Woodturning Ring Point Tip For Deluxe Live Revolving Centre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ring Point for the Axminster Deluxe Live Revolving Centre applies pressure to your work over a relatively wide area making it particularly useful for delicate timber or soft wood liable to split. 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If you use a solid ring centre in the headstock, it is possible to flip the workpiece end over end and replace it on the lathe exactly using the impressions left by the rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlip the converter over and you have a small cup or cone centre for support against a curved surface, useful for turning or finishing fruit or spheres.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster Woodturning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118290325851,"sku":"104150","price":6.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/104150_xl.jpg?v=1789773907"},{"product_id":"axminster-13mm-keyless-chuck","title":"Axminster 13mm Keyless Chuck","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh precision, rugged, all steel drill chucks with B16 mounting tapers. Equally suitable for use in drill presses, milling machines or all types of lathes. The jaw opening range is 0-13mm. 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