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24th November 2017, 12:22 AM #1Member
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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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24th November 2017, 01:26 AM #2.
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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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27th November 2017, 04:08 AM #3GOLD MEMBER
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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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