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For my mustard monster. I have the stock 14" rest and find myself in desparate need for a shorter one (or two). I would like to obtain a 6" and a 4" is possible. If anyone has a source for such, I would most certainly appreciate it.;)
 
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Lamar has ones for full sized lathes now.
 
Thanks, guys! Dario, that's still cheaper than $55 plus shipping. I saw a post recently of someone making them in Stainless Steel, but I can't remember where I read it. Mike, I have Lamar's four piece set for my Delta Midi and love it. Thanks, that may be just the ticket I was looking for.
 
I have the Sherrill Woodworking set, I got it from Dario as he never used it, that was one of the best buys I ever made. I have used it for about 5 months now and I really love it. It is so nice have the right size rest no matter if your doing a full size pen, a Sierra pen blank or just half of a European blank. You won't go wrong with that choice, and it is very reasonable too. Thanks again Dario, your loss was my gain :)

Sheldon
 
Sheldon,

I am very glad it worked well for you. Not sure why but I found the stock tool rests sufficient for my needs. That is why I never bothered using those. As mentioned, I heard rave reviews about it.

I will most likely buy a curved tool rest in the (distant) future though.[:D]
 
Originally posted by Firefyter-emt
<br />Billy, what are the dimensions of the post?? Length & height and post dia.?? Just curious because I have to rebuild some for my Delta with the lift going on it.
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Lee, I decided it was best to answer with a photo.

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As for length, I'd like a 6" and possibly a 4".

Dario, you said rests. I only got one. [?]
 
If you are interested, I could make a couple extra dirt cheap if you would like to try one like mine. I am buying 1" stock anyway. I have been using these since last Dec. looking at my photo name (I like to use the date plus a number sequence) I have used them on bowls to boot with no issues. You do need to drag a file over the edge every now and then, but that happens even with a cast iron one.

These are 1" CRS with 1" angle iron plug welded thru a 1/2" hole under the wood and then ground down. I use 2 pan screws under the angle iron to secure the wood and then they are fitted flush to the angle iron. You don't need it, but it has a nice feel with the wood in there.

I have a 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" and an 8" (I may make the 6" and 12" this time.. I ran out of stock and never got around to it! [;)]

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This question comes up a lot on all forums and it puzzles me. When I need (want? [:p] ) a special tool rest, I just head to one of several local welding shops and get them made. Cost is shop minimum, $10.00 per. I'll bring a sketch of what I want. Works better for me than paying $55.00 plus shipping. Maybe I'm missing something on this issue, why don't y'all do this?
 
Originally posted by Rifleman1776
<br />This question comes up a lot on all forums and it puzzles me. When I need (want? [:p] ) a special tool rest, I just head to one of several local welding shops and get them made. Cost is shop minimum, $10.00 per. I'll bring a sketch of what I want. Works better for me than paying $55.00 plus shipping. Maybe I'm missing something on this issue, why don't y'all do this?
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Because I can't find anyone who will do it for that price. [:p][V]
 
Originally posted by Firefyter-emt
<br />I hear ya Frank, that's why I make my own. I did make some round bar ones, but I like these better as the tool rest is closer to the work.
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That is exactly what I've been looking for.

Why the two small holes on each end?

Have you given thought to welding a 1/8" HHS rod across the top?
 
Originally posted by Firefyter-emt
<br />If you are interested, I could make a couple extra dirt cheap if you would like to try one like mine. I am buying 1" stock anyway.
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Is this offer open to others too? [;)][:D]
 
Originally posted by Rifleman1776
<br />This question comes up a lot on all forums and it puzzles me. When I need (want? [:p] ) a special tool rest, I just head to one of several local welding shops and get them made. Cost is shop minimum, $10.00 per. I'll bring a sketch of what I want. Works better for me than paying $55.00 plus shipping. Maybe I'm missing something on this issue, why don't y'all do this?
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Last time I contacted local welding shopd in my area they had a $75 minimum on work. SO same as Dario I cannot find anyone to do it at that price. I am glad you can and I am not saying their is not someone locally that can do it for your price but I cannot find them.
 
If anyone is interested in them, just drop me a line. If you want to do a little of the "hard" work your self I can do them pretty cheap. Most of the time is spent fitting the wood into the angle iron. As the photos show I drill a 1/2" hole in the dead center of the angle iron and what I used was a block of wood with a 1" hole drilledinto it. Then it was bandsawed in half so it could hold the post in my metal vice. I use those magnetic triangles to hold the metal parts in place and square for welding. The large 1/2" hole was used so that I could start welding on the post only so the spot weld will get hot enough to penetrate the 1" bar, by the time it had worked out the edge of the angle iron I have a nice weld depth into the bar stock. The 2 small holes are indeed where the ban screws hold the wood in place, I have to round the inside corner and then use clamps to clamp it in tight followed by drilling it and installing the screw. From there, back into the wood holding block to hand plane the excess off followed by a trip to the belt sander to make it all flush. I have the metal shop I buy the CRS at chop them nice and square and to size for a small cost, but it's worth it. I would have to sit down and see how much it costs me to put one togather, but I don't mind welding some up and if you want to fit your wood (pen blank??) of choice it will be cheaper! My next set will not be maple, but something exotic..[;)] What would be perfect is a home made scraper to ride the edges of the angle iron and put a nice shaped cove into the wood, but that begins to be too much work!
 
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Originally posted by Rifleman1776
<br />This question comes up a lot on all forums and it puzzles me. When I need (want? [:p] ) a special tool rest, I just head to one of several local welding shops and get them made. Cost is shop minimum, $10.00 per. I'll bring a sketch of what I want. Works better for me than paying $55.00 plus shipping. Maybe I'm missing something on this issue, why don't y'all do this?
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Last time I contacted local welding shopd in my area they had a $75 minimum on work. SO same as Dario I cannot find anyone to do it at that price. I am glad you can and I am not saying their is not someone locally that can do it for your price but I cannot find them.
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For $75.00, I would go to a pawn shop and buy a used Lincoln welder and do my own.
 
Originally posted by wood-of-1kind
<br />The holes on the end are to attach the horizontal wood piece on the angle iron. A very clever design.
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Peter, I'm not clear on the 'why' of the wood on the rests. The angle iron design is what I use and just rest my tools on the top. Wassup with the wood?
 
Frank,

It was mentioned earlier that is is more for aesthetics and you can leave it out but I believe putting the wood will also help dampen any vibration...not much as stiffener but as a resonance absorver of sort.
 
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