Help please

Jan 25, 2009 6 Replies

I have a Harbor freight (central machinery) 34706-1vga lathe and I need to replace the live center for the tailstock, however, I have no idea what the morse taper is. I'm thinking mt-2, but not certain. Anyone?



Thanks much for your time.



Bob Crawford


According to the manual (which is available online at the HF site) it is a MT-2

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In message , Bob Crawford writes

To be sure, measure the opening size

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Go to the HF website, they usually have viewable/downloadable manuals for their equipment.

B.

Wow! Once again, this group is the best for help and FAST! ;) Thanks SO very much. I swear, I'm no novice at computers and such, but I hunted for that darn thing for at least 2 hours and couldn't find it!

Again, my heartfelt thanks!

Bob

Useful info John, thank you very much!

Bob

TYVM Buddy. John got me on track and eBay got me my replacement! You guys are great!

Bob

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