How and When to Use a Live Center on a Lathe

Purpose of a live center and how to use it.

[notsoberoveranalyzer]

I’ve been going through A LOT of channels and videos.
You have given the most concise explanations by far.
Even videos titled “for beginners” just jump over a lot of information, use terminology that a beginner would be completely unaware of.
Most importantly, you get to the point, straight away.

Even doing videos, at this sort of length works perfectly. As it just really makes it easier to follow when focusing on one specific thing at a time.
( So, if there were longer videos, that would be okay too, so long as it was focused on one specific thing.)

Just really great job. Definitely subbing, and recommending this to others.

[lordnickstorme]

This video answered my question exactly thanks bud.

[AnonYmous-iwrh]

Good info for noobs like me.

Thanks buddy👍👍👍

[johnstark]

I have a quick question what is the minimum length you would consider a fairly large distance? Also I see you explained that the shaft doesn’t rotate with a dead center when would you use a dead center on the lathe?

[ahmedalzahrani]

for what rod long should I use it please

[serpent]

Thank you! I was doing something and getting so much chatter. As well, finish was god awful.

[freemanfreed]

is this not a dead center if it is in the tail stock ???

[adorbjune]

I wanted to ask, if it is a long piece how do you drill the center hole in the first place? This is since I would expect it to wobble. As well if you are boring in a long piece, since it doesn't have a center to hold it steady, would the drill bit do the job of the center in that case?

[willy]

When and why should I wear gloves while using the lathe? Do the metals being cut produce toxic substances?

[masfuhso]

were you planning to address the "when to use a live center" ?