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    Default Custom tool rest suggestions?

    I have recently got into blacksmithing and also acquired a small mig welder. So I was pondering that with the ability to shape metal and join it easily, I could possibly make my dad a couple of custom tool rests for his lathe.

    I've done very minimal turning but I'm thinking about something with a curve or a right angle to make bowls easier. I was wondering if anyone here to share their experiences with what they've found works best for this type of tool rest, or tool rests in general?

    FWIW, he has 3-4 rests already but they're all just straight, some shorter than others, and for both sides of his lathe.

    Thanks!

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    Here's a few I made back in 2008.

    No blacksmithing needed, just a thin kerf cutoff wheel and a stick welder.
    Metal lathe comes in handy too.

    corner.jpg

    This one is reversible (concave and convex)
    C1.jpg C2.jpg

    bowlrest.jpg

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    David,

    Here are some shapes:

    https://www.google.com/search?tbm=is....0.CTSLNkEogtU

    A long straight tool rest with two tool posts is nice if a lot of chair legs or lamps are made.

    Make very sure your welds are good, as a broken tool rest thrown up into ones face is not good.
    So much timber, so little time.

    Paul

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