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    B&S #7 dead center build

    here's a pic of the finished center and grinding the test bar. Sorry I wasn't able to get a better pic. The only glitch was when I put the center into the tail stock I found some crud inside so had to carefully clean the tailstock with very fine emery cloth, then the fit was excellent. A big...
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    B&S #7 dead center build

    Well, due to all the tips from you guys, the dead center turned out great! I used the compound method, which was fast and accurate, then finished it off in the B&S grinder, and then built a test bar for the lathe. The test bar is why I needed a second dead center.One of those deals where you...
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    B&S #7 dead center build

    Fortunately I can touch both tapers up on the grinder so what I am thinking is to get both within about .002-.003 in. on the lathe.
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    B&S #7 dead center build

    I see what you mean. Good points.
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    B&S #7 dead center build

    Well, I went out to the shop today and measured the compound travel and it has well over 3" so good there. I also have enough clearance at the side of the TS to operate the crank. here's where I'd like some more opinions: I will make it out of 3/4 round stock which will be about an inch longer...
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    B&S #7 dead center build

    Stelster and susquatch thanks for the info and tips. The dial indicator measuring x and y sound like the least amount of fuss and most accurate. I am leaning toward the compound method. Just have to make sure the stock is mounted really accurately between centers. Taper length should be about 2...
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    B&S #7 dead center build

    I think my calculations are wrong. to cut the taper I should offset the TS 1/2 of the taper per foot. My head is starting to hurt.
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    B&S #7 dead center build

    @140mower ,me too. I took a short community college course in metal lathe but that was a looonnng time ago. I remember the instructor covering this but.....
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    B&S #7 dead center build

    Yes Craig, I have one. And as I was thinking about this I was going to ask if I make the offset according to the length of taper or the length of stock. I need to do research!! @Susquatch ,Offsetting my tailstock is not my idea of fun either. I may approach this from another angle. ( get it? )
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    B&S #7 dead center build

    just thinking....the small end of the taper is .600 so I would start the taper from there,right? oops, I may be wrong in my tailstock setting
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