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IMHO the doug Thompson lathe tools are the beast out there. They hold and edge forever really decreasing your sharpening time. Doug backs his tools as we would our own reputation..Bill.. http://www.thompsonlathetools.com/

Afraid that will not munt to you SS. Rather than the mt2 mount you need the SS mount. I think the SS catalog has a pen turning mandrel??..Bill..

Excellent write-up and pic's Roy. Glad you and Stan were able to get something working here. I turn a lot of bowls and a half dozen HF's and have that vibration too. I use a quality Nova chuck and have the upgraded spindle. I think the vibration is the nature of the beast and a bowl steady or some ...

You will need a simple spindle adapter. I got mine here a few years ago. Converts the SS round spindle to a 1"X8. Then you can moiunt about any chuck. Many sizes avaliable. Cost me $16 + shipping.Bill

Listen for the "tick tick tick" as the blade is cutting. As that sound fades away your going to fast...Bill...

Muncyjohn just PM me when your are ready. It is a fun project to do yourself though. The article at woodcenteral is the one I followed to make mine. Just need a little time and a router...Bill...

Congrats Doug!! It looks mighty pretty to me! They work really well too...Bill...

Nick, u-d-man! Printed the article and went through each step. It is finally quiet! thanks....Bill...

Thanks a bunch Nick! The wife and Cat (not necessarily in that order) appreciate it!..Bill...

Don't think the tool rest as a holder would work well. But here is a link to a very sharp (pun intended) Canadian gentlemans site that is full of good lathe info and almost all homemade tools sharpening jigs and all kinds of other stuff...Enjoy it!...Bill...
http://www.aroundthewoods.com/