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Widin Live Centre - Heavy Duty & Weight Requirements Lathe - Minimizes Bite Interference - Carbide Tipped - NKBC Type - NO.3

SKU:LC-3NKBC

The Widin Live Centre is a heavy‑duty live centre for lathes that minimizes bite interference while delivering dependable center support during turning. Carbide tipped and built for demanding job... Read more ↓
SizeMT3
Head Diameter52
Point Length48
Point Diameter22
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£253.66
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Description

The Widin Live Centre is a heavy‑duty live centre for lathes that minimizes bite interference while delivering dependable center support during turning. Carbide tipped and built for demanding jobs, it helps you achieve cleaner finishes and more consistent parts. It is an NKBC Type No.3 live center, with Morse tapers available in No.3 and No.6, and a sealed housing to keep cutting oils and contaminants out.

Designed for longevity, it uses taper roller bearings to extend service life under heavy loads. The shaft is hardened to 58–62 HRC for durability, and this center delivers exceptionally low runout—as tight as 0.00012" (0.003 mm)—so you can trust it for precision work at speed.

  • Heavy-Duty construction with taper roller bearings: Built to handle demanding turning tasks and weight requirements, delivering reliable support and longer life in tough machining environments.
  • Carbide-tipped tip minimizes bite interference: Reduces chatter and slip, enabling smoother starts and a more consistent surface finish across complex profiles.
  • Sealed housing with ultra-low runout: Keeps cutting oils and contaminants out, supports No. 3 and No. 6 Morse tapers, and maintains runout as low as 0.00012" (0.003 mm) for precise results.

With the Widin Live Centre, you gain dependable, repeatable performance that improves throughput. The carbide tip, sealed bearings, and tight runout minimize setup time, tool wear, and downtime, while delivering consistent finishes even on challenging parts. This center is a reliable choice for shop floors, machine shops, and hobbyists seeking professional results with lower maintenance and longer life.

Part Numbers

Protool Part Number
LC-3NKBC
Brand
Widin
Category
Live Centre
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Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50 ex VAT. In-stock items ordered before 4:30pm are dispatched the same working day. Full delivery information.

Returns

14-day returns on unused stock items in original packaging. Special-order and bespoke tooling is non-returnable. Read our returns policy.

Technical Support

Over 30 years of machining experience behind the counter. Call 01732 887334, Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.

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We are open Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.

Do you offer Free Next Day delivery?

Yes! We offer Free Next Day delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 on all orders over £50 ex VAT*. We also offer Free DPD Local Next Day delivery on all orders over £100 ex VAT*.

We also offer the following:

  • Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.90 (FREE on orders over £50 ex VAT*). Order before 4:30pm for next day delivery. No signature required.
  • DPD Local Next Day — £8.00 (FREE on orders over £100 ex VAT*). Standard next day delivery to UK mainland addresses.
  • Royal Mail Special Delivery — £12.50. Guaranteed delivery before 1pm the next working day.
  • DPD Saturday Delivery — £25.00. Must be ordered on Friday before 4pm. Pre-12pm delivery.

For delivery to Scottish Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, or overseas locations, additional charges apply. Please see our delivery page for full details, or call us on 01732 887 334.

*T's & C's and exclusions apply. Please see our delivery page for more information on all our services.

Ask our technical team about this tool

Not sure if this is the right tool for your job? Ask us about speeds and feeds, material suitability, holders or alternatives — 30+ years of machining experience on the other end.

Prefer to talk? Call 01732 887334 — Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.

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LC-3NKBC ViewingMT352482250009800.00323.825425958010175£253.66 5 days
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LC-6NKBC MT61327865180051000.00563.384100818618225368£1,427.09 5 days

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