D danutz Banned Sep 22, 2011 #1 what's the best steady rest for working between centers, and where can i get one from? thanks.
GBCues Damn, still .002 TIR! Gold Member Silver Member Sep 22, 2011 #2 Remind us what kind of lathe you have - if you have a Taig-based lathe, a Southbend steady-rest isn't going to help very much - except maybe to hold the door open! Gary
Remind us what kind of lathe you have - if you have a Taig-based lathe, a Southbend steady-rest isn't going to help very much - except maybe to hold the door open! Gary
cueman AzB Silver Member Silver Member Sep 22, 2011 #4 You need a Atlas steady rest and then mount a bearing and precision collet inserts in it. I can provide the latter if you have the former. Last edited: Sep 23, 2011
You need a Atlas steady rest and then mount a bearing and precision collet inserts in it. I can provide the latter if you have the former.
D danutz Banned Sep 22, 2011 #5 cueman said: You need a Atlas steady rest and then mount a bearing and precision collet inserts in it. I can provide trhe latter if you have the former. Click to expand... Cool beans, thanks.
cueman said: You need a Atlas steady rest and then mount a bearing and precision collet inserts in it. I can provide trhe latter if you have the former. Click to expand... Cool beans, thanks.