homemade steady rest

Mike -

Very cool! I saw this same article and was facinated at the ingenuity of this steady rest.

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What I was amazed at was how well it worked. I think if I ever made another I’d make it a little thicker. I used 3/4 mdf and should have used plywood and maybe add a half inch on to that. But like i said it still works great.jockmike

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Nice job Mike. Are the wheels and supports adjustable for different size turnings?

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The original is here. There is some good commentary and other examples posted in the comments.

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That looks great jock…I’ve been contemplating the same thing and this is a neat solution to a common problem.

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