Pressure on stock

[the kidd]

How much pressure should be applied by live center and dead center for turning?

 

[deadbeat]

I have a taig based lathe, i use the spring loaded center. I turn with a router and at any given time I can grab the wood and stop it easy. Very little pressure is needed.

 

[the kidd]

Thanks

Thanks for the info.

I have a taig based lathe, i use the spring loaded center. I turn with a router and at any given time I can grab the wood and stop it easy. Very little pressure is needed.