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    Default Tailstock Bumper

    A couple of years ago I got a bit enthusiastic when I slid the tailstock back after drilling a hole. The tailstock came to rest partially overhanging the end of the bed. Poor technique on my part, but as insurance against a disaster I added a "safety stop". There was already a 5/16" UNC hole in the bed casting which was nice. I don't know what Hercus intended for that hole, but initially I just screwed a 3" long 5/16 bolt in there. Later I made a bumper. The rubber ring is off a cheap doorstop from Bunnings. It's easy to remove by hand if I need the extra length between centres.
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    BobL is offline Member: Blue and white apron brigade
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    My bumper is even more agricultural - I put a small G clamp on the end of the bed. Keep meaning to put a bit of hose on the clamp where the tailstock makes contact with the G clamp but still haven't done that .

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    My Chinese lathe came with something like a 12mm odd shaft (from memory) with a threaded end into the bed to stop the tailstock coming off, it's never failed or bent.
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    I keep the fixed steady clamped on the end of the bed.

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    More because it’s convenient than to stop the tail stock taking off but it serves that purpose well too.
    Cheers,
    Greg.

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