I'm thinking about buying a Tipalizer centering tool and modifying it so that I can chuck it up in my tailstock. Has anyone done this? If so, what would I have to do? What do you think about the idea?
I'm thinking about buying a Tipalizer centering tool and modifying it so that I can chuck it up in my tailstock. Has anyone done this? If so, what would I have to do? What do you think about the idea?
I'll try to post up a video tomorrow showing a tip center-er that I made out of some Delrin
If your lathe is relatively true it works way better than the tipalizer
I made one for 14mm and one for 13 mm pre domed tips.
Works awesome!
I think if you have the ability to modify a Tipalizer you can make your own and have 8 inches of Delrin, plus some change left over......
Great tool Darcy.
I'll do them in different colors.
Black, ivory and white.
12, 13 and 14 MM.:thumbup:
I tried to make something similar but from a long tubing. Do you put anything inside so that the tip does not move when pushed against the ferrule? I believe pressure needs to be applied. And can't do that with mine since it is a tube.I've been using this for a couple of years. Works really well. Cutting the reliefs in the side make it good for most tips.