In article , Nova
wrote:

"To remove the live center (A) Fig. 13 from the tailstock spindle, loosen
lock knob (C) and rotate handwheel (D) to move spindle (B) back into the
tailstock body. This action will push the live center (A) out of the
spindle (B)."

What him say... with the comment that the live center can get pretty
darned tight in the taper and sometimes I have to give the projecting
thingy on the handwheel a whack with the palm of my hand to pop the live
center loose.

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American Association of Woodturners
Cascade Woodturners Assoc., Portland, Oregon
Northwest Woodturners, Tigard, Oregon
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