Steady Rest
- Ideal support for long, thin turnings
- Turnings rotate smoothly against the wooden shoe
- Self aligning shoes provide a broad area of contact
- Assorted shank lengths and diameters are available
- Made in the USA, black oxide finish
If you make long and delicate spindle turnings such as furniture parts or balusters, this steady rest is for you. The shank of the steady rest fits into a standard tool rest base. We include two shoes and complete instructions for use including how to make your own shoes for special purposes.
DIMENSIONS:
1" diameter (long) shanks fit most 12" lathes. Distance from center line of lathe to bottom of shank: 5 1/2" (14cm). 1" diameter (short) shanks fit Delta and other in-line cam lock types. Distance from center line of lathe to bottom of shank: 4" (10cm).
| 31-00 | 1" dia. Short shank & 2 shoes | $35.00 |
| 32-00 | 1" dia. Long shank & 2 shoes | $35.00 |
Here are some examples of long spindles that can be turned using a steady rest.
Here is the sequence of events for turning a long spindle using a steady rest:
| Step 1 - Mount the blank between center |
| Step 2 - Turn a center spot round |
| Step 3 - Mount the steady rest onto the Lathe and placed in center round spot. |
| Step 4 - Turn length of stock round. |
| Step 5 - Finish turning at one end. |
| Step 6 - Start turning opposite end. |
| Step 7 - Move steady rest to finished end as needed to continue turning to correct diameter on opposite end. |
| Step 8 - Continue turning until complete. |
| Step 9 - Finished part. |