Featuring instantaneous set-up using self-centering laser tool, Model L56SS provides laser beam that is straight to ±.010 in. at 10 ft. Battery-powered system is chucked within lathe's spindle so that laser beam shoots through spindle and down carriage of bar feeder. Two targets register left/right and up/down positions of front and back portion of bar feeder's carriage. Depending on style of bar feeder, up and down height is adjusted manually each time new diameter of bar stock is loaded.
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