Free Standing Tool Rest

Re: Free Standing Tool Rest

MP Wall

>Powermatic (owned by the parent company of jet) has a freestanding tool rest that should work with the 1442. Haven't checked how much it is lately but it wasn't terribly overpriced when I checked it last. MP Wall

Re: Free Standing Tool Rest

Bernie

>Jet does offer one

call 800-992-9898

Re: Free Standing Tool Rest

dave nichols

>I tried making one from an old drill press column, it wobbled a little when presenting the tool to the wood which resulted in catches. I then decided I needed something that didn't move so I bought a clear 4x4x10', cut a piece about 3' long, drilled a 1/2" hole in the end, moved the headstock toward the center of the lathe and bolted it to the left end of the lathe bed using a piece of 1/2" steel plate on the bottom. After that was attached I added anothe 3' piece at rigt angle to the solid piece using a 1/2" bolt. This piece is pararel to the lathe bed, I clamp a 1/2" angle iron on top of it and it becomes the tool rest, I then added a vertical piece to the outer end which supports the end and keeps the tool rest portion from deflecting downward, it works very well and cost less than $30.00

Re: Free Standing Tool Rest

Russ

>Sounds like a good idea. Can you post a picture??

Re: Free Standing Tool Rest

dave nichols

>when I put it together again I'll post a picture, may be a few weeks though

Re: Free Standing Tool Rest

Anthony

>My local Woodcraft has the one for my Powermatic 3520.it runs 279.00.

They make a good light stand...

Russ

>As a light stand, they are a lot sturdier than anything you can buy or make for holding a lighting fixture. As a tool rest, they leave a lot to be desired.

I suggest that you try before you buy, especially a new one for almost $300. Ask around clubs etc. for someone who has one of them. You should be able to find one to try, and maybe buy at a reasonable price.