gwilson
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The title ays it all. I have an HLVH(1964) and have been offered by mail the follower rest from an HLV. I need to know if it will fit my HLVH before I buy it.
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Will a follower rest from an HLV fit an HLVH?
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Fulcircleny
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Stradbash, not looking for a fight, but the follower bolts to the TOP surface of the carriage, 2 bolts on the left, of the cross slide and one up by the manual oil pump on the right side, I don't think bed width has anything to do with it. But I certainly could be wrong.
As far as the OP's question, I have no answer for him.
Have a good day guys,
Chris
As far as the OP's question, I have no answer for him.
Have a good day guys,
Chris
Oh stupid me! I was thinking steady rest. Sorry!
In fact I think it will, but there will probably be more authoritative opinions than mine offered here soon.
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Mark Rand
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I've just gone out and measured the hole separations on my HLV follower rest. They are:-
LH rear -> front=6"
LH rear -> RH rear=7.5"
Front -> RH rear=9.6" (making it a right angle triangle)
All you've got to do now is compare those with the holes on the HLV-H carriage.
LH rear -> front=6"
LH rear -> RH rear=7.5"
Front -> RH rear=9.6" (making it a right angle triangle)
All you've got to do now is compare those with the holes on the HLV-H carriage.
I've just gone out and measured the hole separations on my HLV follower rest. They are:-
LH rear -> front=6"
LH rear -> RH rear=7.5"
Front -> RH rear=9.6" (making it a right angle triangle)
All you've got to do now is compare those with the holes on the HLV-H carriage.
A year or so ago there was a new HLV-H follower rest on eBay. Pictured with it were installation instructions that included the need to drill and tap (I think) one new hole. I believe I saved the images from that auction and will look for them soon.
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tbirds
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On Sep.8-2013 a HLV follower rest identified as: HLA-6560, for a HLV lathe, sold for 226$.
I have a T-10 lathe with a follower rest identified as:TG-6560, but it doesn't fit my HLV-H.
My HLV-H came with one identified as: KL-6560, but doesn't fit either lathe: too wide.
That's it. Not much help I guess.
Looking at the drawing above, it appears to be a KL-6560, like mine and would in fact require that extra hole.
Just checked the parts catalog: PL-7A, dated Jun.1987, page 79, lists the follower rest as : HLA0006560.
This parts book is for all models of HLV including the TFB-H.
The 3 zeros in front of the # is the newer parts book; the original p/n remains the same.
I have a T-10 lathe with a follower rest identified as:TG-6560, but it doesn't fit my HLV-H.
My HLV-H came with one identified as: KL-6560, but doesn't fit either lathe: too wide.
That's it. Not much help I guess.
Looking at the drawing above, it appears to be a KL-6560, like mine and would in fact require that extra hole.
Just checked the parts catalog: PL-7A, dated Jun.1987, page 79, lists the follower rest as : HLA0006560.
This parts book is for all models of HLV including the TFB-H.
The 3 zeros in front of the # is the newer parts book; the original p/n remains the same.
gwilson
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Thank all of you for the info. I'd have to remove the factory installed(?) DRO to get the follower rest on my lathe. I also just bought the steady rest castings advertised here. I have been looking for a steady rest,but they are pretty expensive! I'd buy the taper attachment castings,but the T slot where it is mounted,is,once again,mostly blocked by the DRO. I ought to take it off. The dials on the machine are good enough. The DRO's only REAL use would be for determining distances between grooves,etc. along rods being machined.
tbirds
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In case you're looking for a taper attach. complete and brand new, still in the box, I have one; I had it in the "sale" section for a while now.
Cheers.
Herman
Cheers.
Herman
gwilson
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Herman,I'll go check that out. But,the DRO scales on my HLVH also block the T slot that runs the length of the back side of the bed. I'd much rather have the taper attachment !! Ought to take the blasted thing off as I never use it. The only real use for the dro that might have is if I had to very accurately denote some lengths along a rod,or something of that nature.
gwilson
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Herman,do you know what page it is on? And the price,please? I have looked on several pages already.
tbirds
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It was posted on 01-09-2017; it's on page 13 ( tbirds).
I was asking 1500$.
The discoloration you see, is the original protective grease.
I was asking 1500$.
The discoloration you see, is the original protective grease.
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tbirds
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Mr. Wilson,
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