Building a Steady Rest for my South Bend lathe
Winky's Workshop
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This is a good option if you have the tools and ability and want to save a lot of money. I built this for my South Bend 11 but you could apply the same design to a Logan, Clausing Atlas or many other lathes.
20 Comments
@dannywilsher4165 5 years ago
That rest looks plenty steady to me!!! Another awesome project Mr. Winky!!!
@johnmettler995 5 years ago
Winky, my grandfather always told me, there's more than one way to skin a cat. Well built, functional and meets your needs. You post these vids for guys like us who are not pro machinists. Another fine project. Thanks for the post.
@WayneWebster-mv6pb 3 months ago
That was so interesting and helpful. I love that you hinged it so you can open the ring and remove or insert long work. I also appreciated your use of pipe for the ring rather than milling from a solid block of steel. Great design!
@bergsten2561 3 years ago
Bro you're FULL STEAM!!!!!!!!! So so so rad!!! I really dig your integrative methodology!!! Very sharp. Thank you VERY Much for sharing your process!!!!
@LetsRogerThat 5 years ago
What a fabulous project. Its easy to buy stuff, but making it is fun and we learn from it. Thanks for sharing.
@paulinmt2185 4 years ago
This will motivate me to finish my 9" SBL steady rest project. Seeing your design choices and work methods, and hearing your self-critique will save me an iteration. Thanks so much for documenting your build and your honesty. Looks great, and a great inspiration. Cheers!
@dmadere1 5 years ago
Doesn’t matter how or what process you use for a one off part! If it looks good and works it’s a success!!!! Good job!!
@jeraldware1518 4 years ago
"Material found in a dumpster", love it!
I am always scrounging material too!
I am always scrounging material too!
@countrycraftsman5110 5 years ago (edited)
I tell ya what (my best Hank Hill)
Everything i have watched you build has been top notch.
Everything i have watched you build has been top notch.
@Teklectic 5 years ago
Very nice build, I think one of these is going to go on my projects list now!
@howder1951 5 years ago
Very nice video Wink, I really like your design it is very simple, elegant and do-able. Nice addition to that lathe, cheers!
Building a Steady Rest for my South Bend lathe
Winky's Workshop
25,712 views
This is a good option if you have the tools and ability and want to save a lot of money. I built this for my South Bend 11 but you could apply the same design to a Logan, Clausing Atlas or many other lathes.