This item has a 1/2 shank and will fit in a 1/2 drill chuck or other lathe chucks which can clamp to 1/2 diameter.
New Ring Mandrel Lathe
Pics. Just mount the ring core on the proper mandrel step that fits best, then lightly tighten with the allen key and the mandrel will produce a solid grip on the ring core. The expanding ring mandrel is made from a mild steel, standard expanding arbor and machined for ring use.
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The jdg expanding ring mandrel fits both jdg and artisan comfort kit ring cores to help make turning rings simple and easy. This article describes the process of making a universal expanding ring mandrel as posted by nick carter. Good ring mandrel for turning wood on the lathe.
Whatever lathe ring mandrel styles you want, can be easily bought here.
About 2% of these are machining, 0% are moulds, and 5% are other machine tools accessories. Designed for taig lathes and based on a taig #1132 blank arbor. Either use an existing mandrel for rings if it'll fit your lathe bed like i do, make your own, or buy one from the states. Read on for more details on the procedure.
