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Today I was turning a teak goblet for a commission. It's 10" long, just for the goblet and 4" wide , narrower as you get to the bottom. Because I don't have a steady rest I was turning using the core centre of the wood to stabilize the goblet as I was turning.

I got a catch, caught thumb between wood and tailstock spindle. Ended up at the Dr.s who was going to put in stitches: gave me the numbing injection then when she was able to really look said that I had done a good job of putting the flap of skin and tissue back in place. No stitches, those strips instead.

Anyway, I have to finish this goblet for a special occasion on Saturday and need to deliver it Friday night.

Anyone got plans for a quick and dirty steady rest? Nothing fancy as I don't have time. The only wheels I will have will be made of wood....I don't have time to leave the island and find some.

Thanks in anticipation.

r
 
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Hi Ruth,

Sorry to hear about your accident - those steri-strips work wonders though! :) Just keep them clean!

I don't know of a quick and dirty steady-rest, but you can probably get one from KMS tools delivered to you PDQ...they're in Vancouver, so they could just toss it on the ferry...Doesn't hurt to ask how quickly they can send you one, I figure!

Andrew
 
Any local kids with inline skates? Ask to borrow the wheels for a day or so. Cut a ring of plywood, mount the wheels to more plywood, and c clamp the whole thing together.
 
Thanks Tim. I found this plan, read about 40 and 45 degree angles, didn't have a clue what they were talking about and put it aside. It's a good looking system though so I will probably get someone to help me make it. Don't have the router but could dig one up I guess. I don't have time to make it for this project though. I might just put Russ Fairfield's together in the morning using wood wheels. I have some foam stuff that I can use to cover them.

I will then take pics and post - if I can get the pics to post.
 
Certainly a nice design but too complicated for now since you are in a bind and way behind and willing to make a deal. (sorry)

Cut a big C out of plywood. One the "bottom" glue several layers together to make it thick enough to stand on your lathe bed. Drill up through C and mount another piece of plywood below the bed across the bed and pull it tight with carriage bolts or all-thread and nuts. Now you have the framework.

Cut 3 strips of plywood 2" wide. Drill a hole in the center of one end 2" up from the bottom. Find a kid's inline skates and swipe the wheels. Bolt one wheel to each strip making sure to only grab to the center of the bearing. You might need to use washers or turn a spacer for the "inside face" to keep the wheel off the strip of plywood. Now you have the roller arms.

Put your turning item on the lathe between the C. Screw one arm to the top front of your C so the wheel just touches your object d' art. Screw the second arm to the bottom front. Screw the third arm to the middle back.

Completely a one-shot deal but that will get you done by friday. Then you can build a better one.

GK
 
Originally posted by gketell

Certainly a nice design but too complicated for now since you are in a bind and way behind and willing to make a deal. (sorry)

Cut a big C out of plywood. One the "bottom" glue several layers together to make it thick enough to stand on your lathe bed. Drill up through C and mount another piece of plywood below the bed across the bed and pull it tight with carriage bolts or all-thread and nuts. Now you have the framework.
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I have respect for people who can make semi-obscure references in everyday speach
nice Chrlie Daniels allusion:D
 
Originally posted by THarvey

Ruth,

Sorry to hear about your injury. I found this plan that uses inline skate wheels. I have not built one yet. It is on my list of "some day" projects.

Good Luck,

Tim

http://azwoodturners.org/SteadyRest.pdf
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Thanks for the link. Several times I have made parts that needed a slot in them. I always cut out two pieces and then cut a spacer the width of the slot. Glue the spacer between the edges. Simpler to build and doesn't need a router to cut the slot, just a table saw. Modern glues are stronger than the materials we use.

Hope this helps.
 
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