lathe steady rest

[darrenjttu]

Im lookin to make a steady rest for some large turnings i am making. I am just about maxing out my jet 1014. I tried to make one out of the 2x4's laying around my shop but it didnt work out. Also I need a place to get wheels and bearing cuz I dont have any laying around. I have seen some pretty nice ones on this site so some pics would be great.

 

[bradh]

Somewhere around are plans to make a steady rest from some inline skate wheels. Found a set in a garage sale for $1. Have not finished the rest yet.

 

[bradh]

Found the plans:

 

[Dai Sensei]

Here's mine, similar to others with skate wheels, but made in halves for ease of getting turned piece in and out.