On 6/30/2018 7:45 PM, Michael wrote:
I decided to change the center on my lathe and (finally) after punching the old one out, I see that there was rust on the connection.

What's the proper method for cleaning rust off a morse taper?

All help much appreciated.

Mike




0000 Steel wool on the male end, and this tool for the female end.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcbntC8JJiU