Bashed Dead Center

[mikey]

Take a file and try to take a light pass on some part of the center that isn't used, like the back end of the tapered cone. If it just skates and doesn't cut then it is hardened. If it cuts readily, it is not hardened.

 

[Superburban]

Since the tip does not matter, I would just file or stone (if hardened), the burr off, and be done with it.

 

[Boojie]

Since the tip does not matter, I would just file or stone (if hardened), the burr off, and be done with it.

I like your solution bestest !


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[mmcmdl]

Grind that tip off , it is not needed . It'll also save you some blood in the future !

 

[stupoty]

Grind that tip off , it is not needed . It'll also save you some blood in the future !

what who would ever cut the back of their hand on a dead center ?





Stu

 

[WCraig]

Dumb question: how do I tell if it is hardened ( other than burning up a tool)?

The fact that the tip is bent suggests it is not particularly hard.

Craig

 

[blaser.306]

I am surprised that a group of enablers are not jumping on the obvious answer! Now in order to save your $20.00 dead center you absolutely need to have either a surface grinder and spin indexer, or you will need to find a tool post grinder.... But seriously, as mentioned just knock the hog nose off of it and you will be fine for all but the smallest diameter workpieces.

 

[Boojie]

I am surprised that a group of enablers are not jumping on the obvious answer! Now in order to save your $20.00 dead center you absolutely need to have either a surface grinder and spin indexer, or you will need to find a tool post grinder.... But seriously, as mentioned just knock the hog nose off of it and you will be fine for all but the smallest diameter workpieces.

Haha group of enablers. Priceless!


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