guess the make

[DartmoorEwe]

I don't know the answer. Does anyone know what make of forks these are? I need some longer forks but the carriage is fine. The spacing is just a bit wider than class 2.

 

[Dave W]

They’re genuine ALO/Quicke. Could be made by vetter though

 

[DartmoorEwe]

Thanks

 

[335d]

Make shouldn’t really be important. The depth between the top and bottom of the carriage will differ though between headstocks. Probably 16”

 

[Dave W]

Make shouldn’t really be important. The depth between the top and bottom of the carriage will differ though between headstocks. Probably 16”

I’m not sure those quicke forks are compatible with standard forks. As you say they are generally 16” but quicke are a bit bigger than that and the hooks are longer.

 

[DartmoorEwe]

Thanks for your help. The rails are about 16.5 inches apart so they don't look compatible with standard forks and google search (now that I have their make) imply they are an older design. I'm thinking the best thing is to buy some standard forks and weld the hooks on to them to fit the carriage.

 

[Philip Watkins]

I’m not sure those quicke forks are compatible with standard forks. As you say they are generally 16” but quicke are a bit bigger than that and the hooks are longer.

Locking pins are in a different place to standard forks as well.