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Thread: Torquata Three point steady
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2nd August 2004, 07:59 PM #121 with 26 years experience
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Torquata Three point steady
Hei Guys,
Does anyone have one of these, I got one today
The one thing it doesn't have compared to the Woodfast version is nylon wheels but at $79 compared to $215 I thought that was an acceptable sacrifice.
The first task I used it for was to hold the end of a jarrah handle I made for a chisel and I noticed that even though I was working with fairly hard jarrah that the bearings did mark the timber.
Plan B is to get some nylon and make some wheels to go over the bearings, since I'm unlikely to need the full throat I figure I can lose 2 or 3 mm of capacity.
The other thing I would like to do is tap the flange underneath so I can adjust the travel one handed.
Has anyone tried either of these mods - comments suggestions.
Cheers
Smidsy
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5th August 2004, 01:19 PM #2Originally Posted by smidsy
Check out inline skate wheels they make good supports for steady rests and do not mark the timber.
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5th August 2004, 01:28 PM #321 with 26 years experience
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Hei Sprog,
I actually bought a meter of nylon bar stock yesterday to turn some wheels - if you used skate wheels you would have to turn them down substantially or you'd lose too much capacity.
Cheers
Smidsy
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5th August 2004, 01:57 PM #4
I made my own steady so the diameter of the wheels didn't matter as this was factored into the design
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5th August 2004, 03:09 PM #5
When using a 'hard' steady, which can mark the wood, another tactic is to leave the spot where the steady will be running slightly over-diameter.
Once you have conpleted the turning/hollowing, you remove the steady, and using LIGHT cuts, with support from your free hand if necessary, clean up the marked area to final diameter and profile.
A thought to consider, as any non marking wheel is going to be flexible to a degree, which means that under heavy load, it will allow some deflection of the workpiece. This could possibly initiate a dig???
AlastairLast edited by Alastair; 5th August 2004 at 03:10 PM. Reason: Spelling!
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5th August 2004, 03:30 PM #6Originally Posted by Alastair
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5th August 2004, 04:10 PM #7Hewer of wood
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Smidsy, the specs on the unit say it fits a centre height of 150mm and 175mm - does that mean a centre range between those figures?
TIA,
rsser, aka Ern
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5th August 2004, 06:05 PM #821 with 26 years experience
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Hei Em,
What they mean by height is the distance from the bed to where the centre of work will be.
The Torquata steady is designed for the MC900/1100, the MC900 has a maximum bowl diameter of about 300mm so the height from the bed to the head shaft is about 150mm - that is the measurement they mean by height.
In terms of work size, the specs state 6mm to 80mm - this is the size of the work that will fit inside the arms of the steady.
As for wheels guys, I found a place called Dotmar Plastics (they have branches all over Oz) and I got some nylon bar stock from there. They have all different hardnesses, I explained what I wanted it for and I got some 6SA spec which they say is hard enough to minimize flex but softer than metal.
Cheers
Smidsy
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5th August 2004, 06:07 PM #9Hewer of wood
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Thanks; good one
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6th August 2004, 10:43 AM #10
Torquata steady
Does anyone have a picture of this? I did an intenet search and it didn't come up with anything.
roger
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6th August 2004, 12:08 PM #1121 with 26 years experience
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Try
http://www.timbecon.com.au/productsd...9&prodid=28884
If that doesn't work, go to timbecon.com.au then look in woodturning - lathe accessories.
Cheers
Smidsy
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6th August 2004, 12:21 PM #12Originally Posted by Babytoolman
Have a look at a home made steady.
Lathe Steady
I made mine for a lot less than $20 from a similar design.
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6th August 2004, 01:00 PM #1321 with 26 years experience
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Hei Sprog,
The problem I see with that design is that there is no opening so you have to take the work off to fit it.
I only put my steady on the lathe when I need it because it gets in the way of the tool rest, and with the main body being open I can leave the work in place, fit the steady and get the guides perfect before I remove the tail stock.
Cheers
Smidsy
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6th August 2004, 04:43 PM #14
Hi Smidsy,
You are absolutely correct, I thought the same when I saw that design.
The one I made is a variation with an opening at the side, just like the Torquata model.
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6th August 2004, 10:19 PM #1521 with 26 years experience
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Hei Sprog,
That beast looks pretty flash, what material did you use.
I notice you're in WA, do you ever get to the Liddlelow turning group?
Cheers
Smidsy