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Spindle steady for lathe.
Ive been researching and see that the common three point steady's you see on wood lathes are not the preferred type by experienced pro wood turners. F Pain in his book, The practical Wood Turner, writes how good these are .
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I follow Steve the wood turner on instagram and watch him using that type as well and it looks very good . But there is the friction thing and I'm wondering if this two wheel type would be the way to go instead?
Steve uses this . Same as F. Pain in his book says to use but a wood prop from behind adds pressure rather than a wedge.
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Here's Steve using it.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLLQ6OoWHg/
I'm wondering if one of these they say is a Bowl steady would do the job better on a thin spindle ?
Its from S/E Q Woodworking .
Woodworking Supplies S/E QLD - Bowl Steady
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Any one use either type, wooden or two wheels on spindles or do you still use the three point steady ?
I have, and have used a three point steady but want to try the older way . They look a lot faster to set up getting them on and off for one . And they are more out of the way when turning.
Rob