#2MT-B Niles™MANDREL
From: $19.50
$23.50 with 7/16″ stub drill bit for the stainless steel inserts
$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
Additional information
| Weight | 12 oz |
|---|---|
| Drill Bits | 3/8" Tap, 5/16" and 11/32" Stub Drill Bits, 5/16" and 11/32" Stub Drill Bits, 7/16" Stub Drill Bit (for inserts), No Drill Bit |
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14 reviews for #2MT-B Niles™MANDREL
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Dick Gerard –
The #2 Morse taper mandrel driver is excellent! The matching is precise and we’ll dine. I use it for bottle stoppers and other projects that require a 3/8 x 16 thread, such as handles for ice cream scoops, pizza cutters, coffee scoops, etc. It does just what it says it does and I am most pleased. I give it 5 of 5 stars!
Patrick Anderson –
The mandrel is sized so that you turn to its diameter which is the correct measurement for the stoppers in the kit. The Stoppers are solid and made exceptionally well. They add weight and presence to the stops so you know you have something of value in your hand. Well done Ruth. I will be back for more.
Mike Gerecht –
This mandrel is so much better than what I’ve been using for years. Keep on innovating! Your personal service is a strong selling point especially in the internet age. Play it up!!!
Weston Patton –
I am completely satisfied with my purchases from you. I recently ordered a mandrel and bits along with some stoppers. Ordering was easy, follow up emails were promptly replied to when I had questions. I got my package ahead of schedule and the whole transaction felt a little more personal than what I have experienced with from other vendors. You will definitely be getting more orders from me soon!!
Bob Molloy –
I’m very pleased with the #2MT-B mandrel. It’s really well-made and I like that it’s self-tapping. After doing a little more research, I decided that making and using a drawbar was the safe thing to do. I’ve turned 3 bottle stoppers so far and I’m glad that I discovered your Web site. The stub drill bit is a great idea, too: no run out
Jackie Oakes –
I love your stoppers. The only issue that I have (that I have already communicated with you about) is the blank getting stuck on the mandrel. Most times, I remember to check the tightness before starting the sanding and finishing process. Otherwise, eh. Thanks again for your great customer support
Brian Holland –
Your products are always first rate, The mandrill I ordered is the only one I have found that does not work itself loose while in use. I made my own draw bar and used my own knob and found I needed to use a wing nut as a jamb nut to prevent the knob from loosening on the draw bar.
Phil Light –
The bottle stoppers you sent worked perfectly, and I do definitely prefer the newer design (with the flat bottom) over the conical stoppers. The mandrel worked fine. I wonder if the screw would work better as a tap if the flute (or whatever that cutout is called) was a bit longer – running the entire length of the screw and maybe even two flutes instead of one. I found I had to remove it while cutting the threads to clear the cut woodchips a bit more often than I would with a conventional tap with four flutes. But it worked just fine
Chad Johnson –
I like the quality and also the journey you took to get to your current position in the market. I also appreciate the info on your site. Due to my inexperience, I didn’t get a draw bar when I purchased the stopper mandrel. You described how to make one from parts at Lowes. I went that route and it works fine and my stoppers/bottle openers are hit with family and friends.
Roper Roper –
First, I think the fit and finish of your product is the best in the industry. Your tapered mandrel is the finest mandrel I have used. It is perfectly machined and runs truer then the others I have used. I love that it has a draw bar to hold it into the head stock, because of the draw bar I can get rid of the tail stock and finish my cut all the way without running into the live center. The short drill bits you sell are the best, with standard length drill bits I get a lot of wobble or drift out of the bit which causes me to drill an oval instead of a hole, I have not had that happen once since I started using your bits. About the only additional thing I think you could sell with the set would be a tap for threading harder woods.
Troy German –
I especially like that the shoulders of your mandrels are gauged to the same size as your stoppers. This makes finishing the stoppers a breeze. I do, however, use a Whiteside three-fluted tap for tapping the hole. I tapped a couple with the mandrel. It worked but was easier with the Whiteside tap (I was using almond, bloodwood, and olive.).
The thing I like best about your products is that they come from you and your love of woodturning. You could easily have kept your designs and ideas to yourself, but instead you share them with the rest of the woodturning community. Not only that, but you have worked hard to keep supplying everything at the highest level of quality.
Thank you for always maintaining high standards.
Dave Brandt –
This mandrel makes easy work of mounting your bottle stopper blank without having to pre-tap the threads into your blank. The diameter of the mandrel allows you to properly judge the diameter of the base of your bottle stopper without having to use you calipers to determine the proper diameter. Very nice product.
carlos –
I’ve only used this mandrel twice now but enough to know it is a quality product. I like the shape allowing the option to use it with a chuck if desired.
Dave KLein –
The quality and finish are awesome and the fact that its made in America makes it even better
Customer service is second to none!
Thank you!