Rockler Steel Tool Rests!!!

[Old Codger]

A quick note to wood turners... Rockler has an EXCELLENT buy on their 4", 6" and 10" stainless steel hard surface tool rests for midi lathes. I purchased ALL three and couldn't be more pleased! Sturdy, fine finish and well made! I couldn't be more pleased especially since Rockler's price! I would highly recommend each and everyone for a turner who wants to replace their factory cast iron tool rests with a durable, fine finish and well made tool rest at a 'hobbiest price' but professional finish! Safe turning to all!
:wink:

 

[magpens]

Is this it ? .. for me there's a problem ... my lathe banjo has a 1" hole for the tool rest stud to go into. Is it possible to buy an adapter sleeve to go from 1" to 5/8", thereby accepting these Rockler tool rests ?
.
.
.
http://www.rockler.com/rockler-lathe-tool-rests

 

[Ted iin Michigan]

PSI sells a 5/8" to 1" adapter.

 

[Curly]

Is this it ? .. for me there's a problem ... my lathe banjo has a 1" hole for the tool rest stud to go into. Is it possible to buy an adapter sleeve to go from 1" to 5/8", thereby accepting these Rockler tool rests ? . . . http://www.rockler.com/rockler-lathe-tool-rests

Mal you have a metal lathe. Time to start learning to turn a little metal eh.

 

[Mr. Stubbs]

Hardened Post?

Are the posts on these rests hardened? The 4" rest I purchased several years ago is not. Every time it is clamped in the banjo it leaves a big scar. Very disappointing.

 

[wyone]

I have not seen those tool rests in person, but frankly, I will only be buying tool rests from Rick Herrell. He is on IAP, does awesome quality work at a very fair price. He can make your tool rest any length you want. Excellent quality and excellent customer service.

I honestly did not know what it was like to use such a great tool rest until I did. Since I have bought from him, my skills have improved immensely as the tools just glide effortlessly across them.

Even if his are slightly more, the quality is unmatched.

http://www.penturners.org/forum/f172/custom-made-penturning-tools-accessories-92501/

 

[csr67]

I have not seen those tool rests in person, but frankly, I will only be buying tool rests from Rick Herrell. He is on IAP, does awesome quality work at a very fair price. He can make your tool rest any length you want. Excellent quality and excellent customer service.

I honestly did not know what it was like to use such a great tool rest until I did. Since I have bought from him, my skills have improved immensely as the tools just glide effortlessly across them.

Even if his are slightly more, the quality is unmatched.

http://www.penturners.org/forum/f172/custom-made-penturning-tools-accessories-92501/

+1 to that. I had a flat top tool rest made by Rick for my carbide tools, and it's a piece of artwork. The finish is perfection, and the rest is a perfect fit on my Rikon Lathe. I had a 3" rest made and that works perfectly for me turning single barrels.

 

[Old Codger]

Mal...Yes those are the toolrests! I'm not sure about the 1" adapters since these are 5/8" diameter and designed for 'Midi' lathes...Usually, 1" diameter tool rests are for LARGER lathes than a midi... As far as quality, couldn't be more pleased with the quality and workmanship...maybe not as good as 'hand made' tool rests, but most non-professional, hobbist turners can't afford 'professional' quality and their prices... Anywho, hope this helps... For those midi lathe woodturnes, try these, you'll love them! Safe turning to all!