Abstract: A hydraulically operated bar stock feeder having a hydraulic circuit in which a hydraulic pump drives a hydraulic motor which in turn operates the bar feeder carriage. The hydraulic pump operates a hydraulic cylinder with a designed live center cup attached to the end of the cylinder rod. The hydraulic circuit has a control valve with hydraulic detent which will lock in a forward or backward position. While the control valve is locked in forward position, fluid is allowed to go to a relief valve at the hydraulic motor on the carriage. The relief valve reduces the pressure going to hydraulic motor and deceleration valve. When the carriage reaches the end of track the deceleration valve is depressed, which, through another relief valve at a lower pressure starts the cylinder rod moving outward. Both the cylinder and carriage motor are able to set (not move) under pressure and will start automatically when the lathe chuck is open.