Why is the tool rest holder on a lathe called a Banjo? Jerry
J JRK Member Joined Feb 25, 2019 Messages 81 Location Bridgeton, Missouri Apr 8, 2019 #1 Why is the tool rest holder on a lathe called a Banjo? Jerry
jttheclockman Member Joined Feb 22, 2005 Messages 19,204 Location NJ, USA. Apr 8, 2019 #2 That question has been asked many times and seems there is no definite answer. The answer that gets brought up most is that back in the 1800's the old lathes the tool rest looked like a banjo in shape and it stuck.
That question has been asked many times and seems there is no definite answer. The answer that gets brought up most is that back in the 1800's the old lathes the tool rest looked like a banjo in shape and it stuck.
T Talltim Member Joined Mar 12, 2017 Messages 650 Location Tennessee Apr 8, 2019 #3 I think it is because of the shape of the slot you see when some of the old fashion ones were viewed from above. Plus it gives you musical support while you are standing there "Fiddling" around. Attachments Banjo.jpg 200.6 KB · Views: 86
I think it is because of the shape of the slot you see when some of the old fashion ones were viewed from above. Plus it gives you musical support while you are standing there "Fiddling" around.
T Talltim Member Joined Mar 12, 2017 Messages 650 Location Tennessee Apr 8, 2019 #4 you have to be fast to beat JT
jttheclockman Member Joined Feb 22, 2005 Messages 19,204 Location NJ, USA. Apr 8, 2019 #5 Talltim said: you have to be fast to beat JT Click to expand... :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: I did not have a photo. That is a good photo. It is team work. Last edited: Apr 8, 2019
Talltim said: you have to be fast to beat JT Click to expand... :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: I did not have a photo. That is a good photo. It is team work.