IMPROVED SPINDLE LINER COMPONENT FOR TURNING MACHINES
A work-piece support member forming part of a spindle liner for use within the hollow spindle of a turning machine comprising: a disc dimensioned to fit closely within the hollow spindle, having a central aperture (A) sized to accept a work-piece; holding at least one helical spring (20) positioned adjacent to the aperture (A); such that in use the axis of said spring is held perpendicular to the axis of said work-piece such that part of the side walls of said spring or springs (20) abut against said work-piece and thereby firmly support said work-piece as it rotates with the hollow spindle about the axis of said hollow spindle.