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I think some of you are missing the point if you read my post you will see that the mandrel saver has to be the same size as the mandrel shaft. ( Eg the same hole as is in the  bushings ) and it has to push against the bushing by using light force from the tail stock  as said The mandrel has to be free turning the same as a live centre. by putting the knurled nut on first you are not fixing the problem .


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