Chucky Live Center Adapter
SKU:
$24.95
$24.95
The Chucky Live Center Adapters are available in three versions for Live Centers usually supplied with Mini/Midi Lathes
Picture shows all three but they are sold individually.
From Left to Right they are as follows.
The Standard (1.475") Live Center Adapter (Yellow) (Most common LiveCenter)
The 1 2/5 (1.400)Diameter 60 Degree Cone Adapter (Orange)
The 1 11/16" (1.6875) Diameter 60 Degree Cone Adapter (Red)
Now you can use any Rubber Chucky or other product (with a 3/4-10) thread)on your Live Center.
Chucky Live Center Adapter
These Adapters DO NOT include the Live Center.
These Adapters are for Live Centers usually supplied with Mini and Midi sized lathes.
The Chucky Live Center Adapters allow you to mount most Rubber Chuckies (and any other accessory with a 3/4-10 thread) onto either the Standard Live Center (1.475 diameter) or 60 Degree Cone Live Center (Available in two
diameters 1 2/5" (1.400) and 1 11/16" (1.685).
You previously needed a Live Center with Removable Cone to fully utilize all aspects of Rubber Chuckies. While we still recommend a Live Center with Removable cone (available here) - this option is now available.
All of the Adapters include a 1/8" Allen Wrench.
These are the Three different adapters available.
Live Center dimensions are approximate.
These Adapters are for Live Centers usually supplied with Mini and Midi sized lathes.
The Chucky Live Center Adapters allow you to mount most Rubber Chuckies (and any other accessory with a 3/4-10 thread) onto either the Standard Live Center (1.475 diameter) or 60 Degree Cone Live Center (Available in two
diameters 1 2/5" (1.400) and 1 11/16" (1.685).
You previously needed a Live Center with Removable Cone to fully utilize all aspects of Rubber Chuckies. While we still recommend a Live Center with Removable cone (available here) - this option is now available.
All of the Adapters include a 1/8" Allen Wrench.
These are the Three different adapters available.
Live Center dimensions are approximate.
Standsrd (1.475") Live Center Adapter with 1/8" Allen Wrench
(Most Common Live Center)
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1 2/5 (1.400) DIAMETER 60 Degree Cone Live Center Adapter with 1/8" Allen Wrench
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1 11/16" (1.6875) DIAMETER 60 Degree Cone Live Center Adapter with 1/8" Allen Wrench
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Above is the Appropriate Live Center and Adapter configuration for the Standard (1.475 Diameter) Live Center
Live Center NOT INCLUDED
Live Center NOT INCLUDED
Above is the Appropriate Live Center and Adapter configuration for the 60 Degree 1 2/5" (1.400) Diameter Live Center
Live Center NOT INCLUDED
Live Center NOT INCLUDED
Above is the Appropriate Live Center and Adapter configuration for the 60 Degree 1 11/16" (1.6875) Diameter Live Center
Live Center NOT INCLUDED
Live Center NOT INCLUDED
PLEASE NOTE: Because 60 Degree Live Centers come in different diameters; before ordering check the diameter of your Live Center for the proper diameter. If you have any questions please contact us before ordering.
Shown below are pictures of various Rubber Chuckies mounted on the different Adapters.
Most Rubber Chuckies can bre used with any of these Adapters.
Most Rubber Chuckies can bre used with any of these Adapters.
Mini Original Rubber Chucky mounted on Adapter
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Bull Nose Cone and Seal mounted on Adapter
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Small Sphere Chuckies monted on Arbor (in Headstock) and on Adapter
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Installing your Live Center Adapter
This procedure is the same for all three of the Adapters.
Simply slip the Chucky Live Center Adapter over your Live Center; bring it forward to the Headstock Spindle to center it and align it with the three set screws. Additional instructions are available on our procute instructions page.
Your Rubber Chuckies or other products with a 3/4-10 thread can now be mounted on the
Live Center Adapter.
Each adapter has three (brass) 1/4-20 Set Screws to ensure proper alignment. A 1/8" Allen Wrench and one extra set screw are included. See the video below for additional alignment instructions.
This procedure is the same for all three of the Adapters.
Simply slip the Chucky Live Center Adapter over your Live Center; bring it forward to the Headstock Spindle to center it and align it with the three set screws. Additional instructions are available on our procute instructions page.
Your Rubber Chuckies or other products with a 3/4-10 thread can now be mounted on the
Live Center Adapter.
Each adapter has three (brass) 1/4-20 Set Screws to ensure proper alignment. A 1/8" Allen Wrench and one extra set screw are included. See the video below for additional alignment instructions.
Slip the Adapter onto the Live Center
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Bring the Adapter up to the Spindle and adjust the three set screws
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Install the desired Rubber Chucky onto the Adapter
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PLEASE NOTE that if you purchased the Yellow Adapter the Inside may need to be enlarged to fit SOME LIVE CENTERS!
This is because some of the Live Centers (like the Nova or some off brands) are slightly oversize. You can enlarge the inside diameter by mounting the Chucky in a scroll chuck and sanding it or using a square carbide cutter. Make sure to back the Allen Set Screws out a bit. Remove very little material at a time as it will only be a few thousands that needs to be removed.
This is because some of the Live Centers (like the Nova or some off brands) are slightly oversize. You can enlarge the inside diameter by mounting the Chucky in a scroll chuck and sanding it or using a square carbide cutter. Make sure to back the Allen Set Screws out a bit. Remove very little material at a time as it will only be a few thousands that needs to be removed.