Best Live Centers

Although pricier than some other choices, it is a high-quality live center with superior accuracy and a mechanism to keep out dust and debris.

It has an mt3 taper and top-notch bearings for precision. Highly accurate (to .0003 inch).

No. 2MT Heavy Duty Live Tailstock Center

Expensive compared to some other choices.

Best Bang for the Buck

PSI Woodworking

A heavy-duty, affordable live center with lots of satisfied owners.

Precise, smooth turning. Suitable for heavy-duty work. Machine is true.

Morse Taper Medium Duty Live Center

Occasional complaints about quality of bearings and a high-pitched noise emanating from the live center.

Lathe Centers

This live center receives few criticisms. Owners appreciate the quality of the steel and the 60-degree points it can achieve.

Works with many lathes. Steel is high quality stainless. Bearings are smooth; the live center has a washer built in to shield bearings from grime.

Live Center System with Stepped Cone

Very rare complaints of inaccuracy.

Nova

This is a versatile live center/accessory set that includes a stepped cone.

Suitable for 2MT tailstock lathes. Performs six different functions. Quick and easy to use.

LCENTLT2X MT #2 Wood Lathe Live Center

Occasional complaints about the bearings; they may not turn as well as expected.

PSI Woodworking

Designed for woodworking use, it's a smooth-running, affordable live center.

Solidly built. Suitable for #2 MT lathe. Price is affordable.