Due to a mishap this past weekend, the tool rest stem snapped while I was turning. I'm in the market for a replacement tool rest for a ShopSmith 10ER, but I'm having trouble finding one. There is currently one for sale on eBay but the starting bid is $35 and an additional $18 for shipping and that seems a bit steep to me.
I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for aftermarket tool rests that will fit the ShopSmith 10ER, which needs a 3/4" OD stem.
Broken Tool Rest, Need Replacement
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Broken Tool Rest, Need Replacement
Looking for ways to convince my wife to let me spend more time in the shop.
Re: Broken Tool Rest, Need Replacement
can the old one be brazed back together?
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Re: Broken Tool Rest, Need Replacement
Possibly, but not by myself or anyone I know.
I think it was a clean break. But I'm really looking for a replacement for the time being. Not planning to scrap the old tool rest, so maybe brazing it back together can be a future project.
I think it was a clean break. But I'm really looking for a replacement for the time being. Not planning to scrap the old tool rest, so maybe brazing it back together can be a future project.
Looking for ways to convince my wife to let me spend more time in the shop.
Re: Broken Tool Rest, Need Replacement
Look for #7398 on http://www.ptreeusa.com/turn_tool_rest.html for an example.
A post for Pinnacle modular rests: https://www.amazon.com/Pinnacle-Post-Di ... dpSrc=srch
Looks like most posts are 5/8" or 1" diameter.
A post for Pinnacle modular rests: https://www.amazon.com/Pinnacle-Post-Di ... dpSrc=srch
Looks like most posts are 5/8" or 1" diameter.
Roy
Mark V/510, Mark V/500 with parts for 510 upgrade, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, DC3300 w/1 micron bag
Sawstop 3HP 36" PCS w/router table insert
Home designed and built CNC router, another CNC router
desktop size
CNCed G0704 milling machine
Laser engraver
Way too much other stuff and not enough space
Mark V/510, Mark V/500 with parts for 510 upgrade, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, DC3300 w/1 micron bag
Sawstop 3HP 36" PCS w/router table insert
Home designed and built CNC router, another CNC router
desktop sizeCNCed G0704 milling machine
Laser engraver
Way too much other stuff and not enough space
Re: Broken Tool Rest, Need Replacement
Roy, thanks so much! The Peach Tree #7398 looks to be what I need and then some for a great price.
I've been searching for something all day and now you've found it for me! I've gone and purchased it.
I've been searching for something all day and now you've found it for me! I've gone and purchased it.
Looking for ways to convince my wife to let me spend more time in the shop.
Re: Broken Tool Rest, Need Replacement
Let us know how it works when you get it.
Roy
Mark V/510, Mark V/500 with parts for 510 upgrade, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, DC3300 w/1 micron bag
Sawstop 3HP 36" PCS w/router table insert
Home designed and built CNC router, another CNC router desktop size
CNCed G0704 milling machine
Laser engraver
Way too much other stuff and not enough space
Mark V/510, Mark V/500 with parts for 510 upgrade, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, DC3300 w/1 micron bag
Sawstop 3HP 36" PCS w/router table insert
Home designed and built CNC router, another CNC router
desktop sizeCNCed G0704 milling machine
Laser engraver
Way too much other stuff and not enough space
Re: Broken Tool Rest, Need Replacement
Will do
Looking for ways to convince my wife to let me spend more time in the shop.
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Re: Broken Tool Rest, Need Replacement
If you want to look at a modular system, I like the modular system from Best Wood Tools. http://bestwoodtools.stores.yahoo.net/tmotoresy.html
Brenda
1998 510 upgraded to a 520, upgraded to power pro with double tilt and lift assist.
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1998 510 upgraded to a 520, upgraded to power pro with double tilt and lift assist.
1998 bandsaw
2016 beltsander
jointer
overarm pin router
Re: Broken Tool Rest, Need Replacement
Brenda,
That system looks really nice. I'm just getting started with turning (that's where the mishap came in), so for now, I'll start with a basic setup to learn on and keep the Best Wood Tools system in my back pocket for when I'm looking for an upgrade.
That system looks really nice. I'm just getting started with turning (that's where the mishap came in), so for now, I'll start with a basic setup to learn on and keep the Best Wood Tools system in my back pocket for when I'm looking for an upgrade.
Looking for ways to convince my wife to let me spend more time in the shop.
Re: Broken Tool Rest, Need Replacement
I have a related problem with the tool rest that came standard with the Mark 7. Have only started turning in the last two months, so not really heavy usage to this point. I was repositioning the tool rest the other day and one of the plastic handles broke off. Wasn't applying much pressure so I assume it was defective. I can still use the rest, but am having to use a pair of pliers to loosen and tighten the rest into position. I have contacted ShopSmith twice by email but no response. Does anyone know if there is a replacement part for the handle and also if there are suggestions on getting more functional rest. This one seems pretty limited.