$ 5 tool rest for mini lathe

Good idea, can you move it inward as the workpiece get smaller in diameter? This is not a subliminal criticism, as it seems to be working really well for you, I just wondered.

-- Mike, American in Norway

Now that’s using your noodle!! I like it!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

i love that idea, there is nothing more frustrating then doing a spindle that is longer then your tool rest. i am also wondering if it is on a pivot of some kind so you can move it in as the handle gets smaller?

-- Roper - Master of sawdust-

I was also wondering if it is adjustable in / out , up / down ? I haven’t done much turning , so I am wondering how you chose the height . Any info is most helpful . Thank you

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Stefang

Yes, I can adjust closer as the diameter gets smaller by moving the banjo.

Dusty,

Height is set at center line, can’t adjust this way but don’t need to.

-- Bob A in NJ

Great idea.

-- Mike, VT

Bob, what a great idea. I was thinking the other day that I need to get a longer tool rest myself. Your idea there may just work for me too when I am turning table legs and not having to reset the tool rest so often. A Big Thanks for this post.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Good thinking, Bob!

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nice smart idea,

Rosewood,

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Hey Bob-

Similar to what I did, but probably much faster to get done. I assume it’s stiff enough, but if not, you can probably make the same thing with a piece of black pipe.

-- Steven

Hey Bob,

Looks like a great solution.

How’s the arm? Glad to see you’re in the shop.

Lee

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Cool idea well done

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

I might try that. Moving the short tool rest is frustrating.

-- Bruce from Central New York

Thanks for the feedback : )

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more proof that the simplest ideas are often the best.

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I would love to turn a bat some day. Looks like fun.

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