Original Bernardo traveling steady rest for Profi 880 G Vario / Profi 900 Vario — supported diameter range see manual mm. Accessory for stabilizing long workpieces during turning. Austrian made by Bernardo. Krollit has been an official distributor in Italy since 2007.
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Type: Traveling steady rest
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Workpiece diameter range: range see manual mm
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Compatible with: Profi 880 G Vario / Profi 900 Vario
What it's for
The traveling steady rest is mounted on the carriage and accompanies the tool during movement. It supports the workpiece at the same point relative to the tool, eliminating deflection when turning very long workpieces. It is necessary for workpieces with a length-to-diameter ratio greater than 10:1.
Technical specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Type |
Traveling steady rest |
| Workpiece diameter range |
range see manual mm |
| Compatible with |
Profi 880 G Vario / Profi 900 Vario |
Logistics
Original spare parts available with 3–5 business day shipping. Customer support available in Italian.
Frequently asked questions
What is a steady rest and when is it essential?
A steady rest is a support that is mounted on the lathe bed and supports long or heavy workpieces during machining, preventing deflection and vibrations. It is essential when the workpiece's length-to-diameter ratio exceeds 4:1 (for a fixed steady rest) or 10:1 (for a traveling steady rest that accompanies the tool). Without a steady rest, long workpieces will deflect under cutting force, causing taper, vibrations, and non-cylindrical surfaces.
What is the difference between a fixed steady rest and a traveling steady rest?
A fixed steady rest is locked onto the bed in a fixed position and supports the workpiece at a specific point. A traveling steady rest (or follower rest) is mounted on the longitudinal carriage and accompanies the tool during movement — it supports the workpiece at the same point relative to the tool, eliminating deflection during feeding. A traveling steady rest is necessary for turning very long workpieces where a fixed steady rest is not sufficient.
Is this steady rest compatible with my Bernardo lathe?
Each Bernardo steady rest is designed for the models indicated in the title. The workpiece diameter range (e.g., 50–590 mm) indicates the supported workpieces. Verify that your lathe model matches the one indicated. Customer support available in Italian.
How do you adjust a steady rest correctly?
The steady rest must be centered with respect to the lathe axis: mount the workpiece between centers, place the steady rest jaws on a ground diameter or on an already turned area (not on the rough stock) and adjust the jaws until they make light contact. Lubricate the jaws with cutting oil or grease to reduce wear. Do not tighten the jaws forcefully — they should support the workpiece without clamping it.
Delivery times?
Original spare parts available with 3–5 business day shipping. Customer support available in Italian.
