Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Tool rest post too short
RPE
>I have a new Delta bowl rest. It was my Dad's. He never used it. I have a PM 3520 lathe. The post on my PM rest is 4.5" the post on the Delta rest is 3.5". Any ideas on how I can make it longer.
It sits right on top of the banjo screws now to be at the right height.
I don't know if welding it will have the necessary strength.
Just looking for ideas. I need the rest!
Thanks
RP
Re: Tool rest post too short
Peter Teubel
>A good weld WILL be plenty strong enough.
Re: Tool rest post too short
John Lucas
>RP
I getting ready to modify my old Delta curved rests. I just bought a 3520. I've done this before with other rests. I buy 1" drill rod because it's much more accurate in size than standard 1' bar you get from lowes.
I weld on a short piece and then grind and file away the weld. (did I mention I'm a terrible welder) They've all worked well so far. I grind a "V" where the weld will be so I can fill that in and get it all back to 1".