#2MT-B Niles™ MANDREL

$26.98 with 5/16″ and 11/32″ stub drill bits     $27.70 value

$30.98 with 5/16″ and 11/32″ stub drill bits and 3/8″ tap   $32.95 value

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#2 Morse taper mandrel has a 3/8″ x 16 tpi threaded stud with the unique™tapered tapping flute making it the most efficient mandrel on the market. 

It also works with other projects: ice cream scoops, shaving brushes, pizza cutters, etc.  It is black oxide coated to prevent rust. 

The 13/16″ diameter collar is the same size as stopper tops. A spanner hole makes it easy to get leverage when the wood gets difficult to remove (see photo): use a screw driver or allen wrench. The back end of the mandrel is threaded for a 1/4″ x 20 tpi draw bar.  See Draw bars

Mandrels come with a thread-protector cap and 2 nylon washers (a spare because you will lose one!) to be used as a spacer to help keep some wood from locking on too tight when you are turning your project. 

*Tip: if the wood does get a death grip and you can’t get the project off the mandrel, put the whole thing in the freezer for 10 – 15 minutes and it will un-thread once the metal shrinks.

Mandrel Comparison : this page explains the differences and usage of each mandrel style.  The only difference between the #2MT-A and #2MT-B is the B has the additional option of being able to be used in jaw chucks (pictures on comparison page).

Lathes Specifications: here is a list of lathe spindle sizes and Morse taper if you are not sure.

If you have any questions, email Carl Jacobson at nilesstopper@gmail.com or call 503-939-4565, PST.

All my ™mandrels are made in Missouri, USA