DougB
Number of posts : 126 Age : 70 Registration date : 2008-11-21
| Subject: Round bar tool rest Sun Nov 28, 2010 2:03 pm | |
| I decided to throw together a round bar tool rest for my Delta midi from some leftovers of the hollowing rig project. Didn't have a 5/8" drill bit, so I just filed the end of the post down to a small area of contact and filled in with bead. Not sure if that's strong enough to survive a nasty catch, but probably OK for temporary tryout. I can always weld some gussets on either side. Anyway I tried it out briefly. So far I really like it. Any advise on using one? Seems like there shouldn't be any difference in use with a traditional rest. If I use this permanently, I will have to get some 5/8" post stock. The only piece I had was rather rusty and had a lot of pits. Doesn't seem to affect performance at this point, but seems like it would be better to have some nicer stock. BTW it's not bent, or off-center, it's just the camera angle. | |
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Dave W
Number of posts : 290 Age : 57 Registration date : 2008-11-20
| Subject: Re: Round bar tool rest Mon Nov 29, 2010 4:59 pm | |
| Only issue is the fulcrum point is a bit away from where an angle rest would be. Be careful if using 1/4" or smaller tools. I thought if I could bend the metal, it would make for a good bowl rest on the cheap side of doing things. I don't think the fulcrum position would be a problem with a 3/8" or 5/8" bowl gouge. | |
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DougB
Number of posts : 126 Age : 70 Registration date : 2008-11-21
| Subject: Re: Round bar tool rest Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:24 am | |
| Works great with a skew, 3/8 spindle gouge, bowl gouge. I can do a much nicer flat planing cut with the skew using this rest, than I can with my standard one. Not sure why. | |
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Dave W
Number of posts : 290 Age : 57 Registration date : 2008-11-20
| Subject: Re: Round bar tool rest Tue Nov 30, 2010 3:39 pm | |
| Less area of contact on the round, and no stupid nicks in it yet! | |
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