Gunsmithing Does your live center get hot?

[GasLight]

I am wondering if it is common for a live center to get hot, or if I need to get a new one. When I am turning at 1800, I can only get a couple passes before the live center gets warm. I can touch it, but it is definately getting hot. I don't want to heat it up too much, so I have only been taking a couple passes at a time, then letting it cool down, so it won't affect anything negatively. Just wondering if this is common, or if I am running it too fast, or if it is just worn out.

Thanks!

Dave

 

[300sniper]

Re: Does your live center get hot?

mine doesn't.

 

[McLarenross]

Re: Does your live center get hot?

Ive never noticed mine getting hot so Id say that it doesnt.

 

[Hateca]

Re: Does your live center get hot?

Nope, shouldn't get hot

 

[GasLight]

Re: Does your live center get hot?

Appreciate the replies, I had a bad feeling, but wanted to double check...

Is there anywhere to get them rebuilt, or is it better to get a new one?

Thanks

 

[Don Black]

Re: Does your live center get hot?

I've never heard of anyone rebuilding one, but I'd hazard a guess you'd probably be just as well off replacing it.

 

[hesco]

Re: Does your live center get hot?

Dont think any are rebuildable but some have a cap on the back you can unscrew for regreasing.

 

[geargrinder]

Re: Does your live center get hot?

Mine doesn't get hot. I think it's bad news when it does. I wouldn't trust it. It would be cheap insurance to replace it.

 

[Jrigby]

Re: Does your live center get hot?

I run them 3800 RPM all day long and they get warm but not Hot. Usally you will start seeing some inconsistency in your parts. I replace it or see if the manufacture can rebuild it. I know royal has rebuilt a few of mine in the past.
Jrigby