Follow Rest Bolts

[Old Iron]

I needed to use my follow rest for the first time Saturday, So I check the parts list to see what bolts it took.

It called for a 3/8 bolt and a flat washer the slots in the follow rest were 1/2 and I figured with the 3/8 bolt it mite move a little sci I made some new ones.

I made them so the the wrench that fits the carriage lock and the taper attachment would work on them.

Also wanted them to look like they were original.

Paul

 

[Tom Griffin]

Sweet!

It's nice that you made them to fit the tool post/carriage lock wrench. Who needs extra wrenches laying around on the machinery?

Tom

 

[8ntsane]

Thats the way to do it!
Nothing better than making your own, I bet the fit is as good as factory.
Much better than having yet more wrenches laying around.
Good Job

Paul

 

[Old Iron]

The factory just called for a 3/8 bolt and flat washer so I guess these are better.

Thanks for the comments.

Paul

 

[Old Iron]

heck yeah! nice job!

Thanks rpm.

Paul