Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
1442 tool rest
Dennis Taylor (Akron, Ohio)
>Can someone recommend a 2 shorter tool rest...got my 1442 today, and it is great, but going to need to get another shorter tool rest..is the post hole 1 inch?..options being either modular or woodcraft?..would a delta rest fit?..tks..the lathe is great...Dennis
Re: 1442 tool rest *LINK*
Sean Troy
>I use the ones made by John Lea. Work good for me. he can custom make the post length for you.
http://www.woodturningtools.net
Re: 1442 tool rest
John Lucas
>Dennis
I have several rests made by www.bestwoodtools.com and like them.
Re: 1442 tool rest
Hovey Moore
>I agree the bestwoodtools are really nice. Nice but not cheap. All of my straight rests are from them.
Hovey
Re: 1442 tool rest
Peter Teubel
>How about getting another stock tool rest and simply cutting it to the length you want? Might even be cheaper than getting an aftermarket tool rest.
Just an idea...
Best/Woodcraft
Dennis Taylor (Akron, Ohio)
>Can anyone recommend between these 2 systems, need to get a 4/6 in rest, haven't had much experience witht he round rest, seen the Woodcraft rest but not used it..any input on these are great..just looked at the Best product line and looks like there are more rests available for bowls and boxes..tks for any advice..Dennis