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21st Nov 2019, 06:17 PM #1Member
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Steady rest
Hi guy's and gal's, Would anyone on here have a steady rest to suit a C model hercus for sale?
I've gotten away without one for so long now but can't do it any longer!
Or is it possible to fabricate one to suit?
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22nd Nov 2019, 05:05 AM #2Diamond Member
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Fabrication is always possible!
1) I have considered finding an old skateboard or inline skates, and bolting the rolling wheels on a bracket like this:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Midi-Woo...w/291353893532
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If you bolt it onto the right hand side of the carriage/saddle, it is a lot easier than trying to match the V on the bed.
2) Here is a more substantial travelling steady:
https://www.homemadetools.net/homema...velling-steady
homemade-boxford-travelling-steady.jpg
3) Once, in a pinch, I have clamped timber under the job with some oil
4) I'll have a look when I visit a local secondhand supplier:
MICK MOYLES ENGINEERS SUPPLIES
Phone Number : 02 9799 8444 Fax: 02 9798 7276
Email Address : [email protected]
Address : 40 Edward St. Summer Hill
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22nd Nov 2019, 07:06 AM #3Philomath in training
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To paraphrase Paul Hogan, that's not a substantial steady - this is a substantial steady...
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(For scale, that shaft is 3/4")
Getting back on topic, the Hercus steadies are something that could be made by cutting out the shape in a piece of plate. Most other steadies from similar sized lathes would adapt as well. I bought one from H&F once to go on a 9x20 lathe I had; all I had to do was make up a mounting bracket to interface between the lathe and steady.
Michael
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23rd Nov 2019, 11:22 AM #4Member
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I had to resort to machining up this piece to fit nicely inside the pipe i was working on allowing me to machine the end.
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23rd Nov 2019, 04:09 PM #5Diamond Member
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Another way to go is a live centre with removable tips:
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The rotating tip holder is tapered, which is easy for small jobs,
but sometimes needs a cup machined for larger jobs.
Of course, if your work piece is flimsy, you would still need a steady.
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23rd Nov 2019, 07:42 PM #6Most Valued Member
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maybe
hi mate ive made one there is a post some where about it. currently ive lost a component so cant use it.
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