Lathe give somebody the third degree: Should I use a live or insensible center for turning spindles?

I have an old craftsman lathe. This center would be going into the tailstock side. I kinda consistency like I need a live center. But I come across to remember that my school's lathe had a tailstock center with the four teeth on it, and I cant find a live center next to four teeth. Am I missing something? Thanks all.
Answers:
Geez, without seeing your lathe...
I made some candle holders pay for in shop class. (Years ago; back when mastodons roamed the Earth).

I seem to be to remember that your live center only needs the teeth on immense spin stock. You could use a live center w/a chuck smaller items.

So, facing your lathe, with the drive/motor on the left... you stipulation the teeth driven into the center of your spin stock, on the left, as this keeps it from slipping when you start using your awl/ chipper to work the wood.

On the right side, finish; you only need an freeloader point in the center.

A dead center would possibly obtain too hot from friction and start a fire like a Boy Scout.

I "googled" the link below. Click on it or Paste it into your browser. It is on Amazon.com

It may assist your live center problem... this page shows a center with four teeth.

Good Luck! Source(s): http://www.amazon.com/PSI-Woodworking-LC…

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