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  1. 19th July 2011, 02:47 AM #1
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    Default Steady Rest

    I stumbled upon this today, I think the whole thing could be made from hard timber rather than the square tubing he used for the base.

    Making a Steady Rest

    And some tips:

    Tools and Tips - How Herm does things

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    http://www.hdv.net/
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    So much timber, so little time.

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  3. 19th July 2011, 07:05 AM #2
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    Yup, good links.
    I'd be inclined to put the double wheels on the top of that steady.
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    The double wheels at the bottom ensures that you have it centred Cliff.

    I have seen them with doubles top and bottom.
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    Eeerrr.... wouldn't you have to have it centred to get it round before you put the steady anywhere near it?

    Surely you'd use a tail stock to get it roughed to round for the wheels to roll on?
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    Yes Cliff, round between centres first then fit steady.

    I was referring to fitting that type of steady in that the bottom wheels are generally brought up first to get the assembly centred before locking to the lathe, then the top wheel is bought down to lock it all up.
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    Are right.... by 'it' you mean the steady.
    The double wheels at the bottom ensures that you have it centred
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    Paul,

    Hardwood certainly will work; but it doesn't all have to be made of hardwood.

    See attached. This Steady worked a treat ... particularly with the Oland tool I made to do the hollowing.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers View Post
    Are right.... by 'it' you mean the steady.
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    Thumb Trimmer,

    Very nice! Good enough photos for someone to make one without drawings.

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    So much timber, so little time.

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    That style of rest is better than the bought one. Will get my grandson of his skates and pinch his wheels.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cookie48 View Post
    That style of rest is better than the bought one. Will get my grandson of his skates and pinch his wheels.
    A good source of wheels is Big W.
    For under $10, you can buy a set of heel skates which has four 70mm wheels, each with double bearings. They come in pink or blue.
    Added advantage - they have flashing LEDs built in
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    Quote Originally Posted by jchappo View Post
    A good source of wheels is Big W.
    For under $10, you can buy a set of heel skates which has four 70mm wheels, each with double bearings. They come in pink or blue.
    Added advantage - they have flashing LEDs built in

    Go on put a photo up you know you want to
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    G'day TT,
    Good pictures -Is your steady fixed to the bed or just sitting on top?
    Ohh - ok I can see it now in the middle shot - how do you lock it down?
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    A good source of wheels is Big W.
    For under $10, you can buy a set of heel skates which has four 70mm wheels, each with double bearings. They come in pink or blue.
    Added advantage - they have flashing LEDs built in
    yeehar! flashin' wheels, gotta get me a set.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    Go on put a photo up you know you want to
    Didn't you already post one?
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