Steady rest for turning long shafts. By geniusz K. 6:51 video:
Steady rest for turning long shafts. By geniusz K. 6:51 video:
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Correct name is "Follow Rest", or lesser used "Travel Rest", as it moves with the carriage.
A variation, being part of the tool holder is a "Box Tool". Very common on small turret lathes, not having means to support with a center.
That said, this is a clever implementation, compared to finding the correct casting for your lathe model and swing.
Sincerely,
Toolmaker51
...we'll learn more by wandering than searching...
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