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I'm looking for two wood lathe tool rests for my Jet lathe. They need to be 1" shanks/posts. I'd like either a 4" or 6" straight rest that is offset so I can get closer to some small spindle turnings. I have the modular system with the round bars that thread into the post, but the banjo doesn't move in far enough with this style. I hope I've explained this well enough.
Thanks. Chris
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I decided a couple years ago that I wanted a couple more for my Delta/Rockwell lathe. I scrounged around in the garage a little and welded up a couple with scrap metal. Maybe that would be an option for you even if you need to get it welded by someone else.
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I'm not looking for the ones listed one bay. I have something similar to those.
I may have to go the route of having something made. I was just hoping to find some used ones. Typically, I don't turn small diameter spindles, but I've had a few projects and where a different tool rest would have been better for me.
Thanks for the replies and the help.
Chris
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(03-12-2019, 06:22 AM)longbarrel50 Wrote: I'm not looking for the ones listed one bay. I have something similar to those.
I may have to go the route of having something made. I was just hoping to find some used ones. Typically, I don't turn small diameter spindles, but I've had a few projects and where a different tool rest would have been better for me.
Thanks for the replies and the help.
Chris
Would something like this work?
https://www.forums.woodnet.net/showthrea...id=7343794
David
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You might try the tool rest dog leg. I would call to see if they can make it in your post size.
http://www.turnrobust.com/product/tool-rest-dog-leg/
Alternately, the comfort rests do push the edge closer to the work and away from the banjo.
http://www.turnrobust.com/product/mini-l...eter-post/
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Thanks for the responses. I took the suggestion and made one out of 1/4" stainless plate on a 1" post. I had a local hop weld it. Cost was minimal. They did a great job. It does exactly what I want.
The help on this forum is amazing. I really appreciate it.
Chris