Steve K
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Registered: 02/18/02
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Loc: Huntington IN
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Woodcraft has a modular tool rest system where you can buy one post and affix different tool rests to it. Anyone use this system? It looks good to me on the surface but would like to hear from others who may be using it.
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theeviltwinn
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Registered: 08/08/01
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Loc: Royersford Pa
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I have one with the 4" rest and the bowl rest. I still use the 4" but the bowl rest is too flimsy.
If I had to do it again I would buy the individual rests I needed
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MichaelMouse
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Post and two came with my used lathe. I'd give them to you, except they made it to an iron and steel recycler a couple years ago.
No way would I pay, having seen and tried to use them.
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Steve K
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Registered: 02/18/02
Posts: 4385
Loc: Huntington IN
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Thanks to both, exactly the feedback I was looking for!
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Steve K
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Larry528
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Registered: 10/25/00
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Loc: Mesquite TX USA
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Yeah thanks. I was looking at that as well, but glad I didnt get it.
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chips ahoy
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Registered: 02/10/02
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Loc: Truro,N.S.,Canada
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I have several from Lee Valley and have been very happy with them.They are very well made.
Mel
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Tim J. Chase
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Registered: 08/22/00
Posts: 1518
Loc: Chesterton IN
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Steve I have the bowl and the box rest and use both. The box rest is solid the bowl rest is fine as long as you keep it close. I'm sure there are better out there.
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Rich's Woodcraft
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Registered: 12/13/11
Posts: 233
Loc: Bedford, Nova Scotia
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chips ahoy said:
I have several from Lee Valley and have been very happy with them.They are very well made.
Mel
I have the LV ones also, however, I ended up buying a separate post for each rest as it was too much hassle to switch them back and forth mid-project. These are solid and I use them exclusively now.
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Richard D. Wile
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chips ahoy
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Rich
I did the same thing with the posts,would recommend doing that.
Mel
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Dwasson
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Registered: 10/28/03
Posts: 144
Loc: MI
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I picked up the Modular Tool Rest system from Packard Woodworks for my Jet Mini shortly after getting the lathe. I have never regretted it. I have a 6" and 9" bar. Linky
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rayknight
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Registered: 12/12/07
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I have 3 sizes of the WC ones shown. I really like using them, need to tighten them snugly on the shaft to avoid them turning, AND be careful not to drop them, the plastic insert may pop out or break. I reglued one with silicon caulk, and haven't been able to fix one. But I like the feel of using them, your fingers/knuckles slide easily and comfortably. Ray
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