Steady Rest

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dannyshamoon
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Steady Rest

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I've searched here and see that that some people have built a steady rest. Are there any plans to do so?? My brain isn't smart enough to design one from scratch.

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Re: Steady Rest

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There is one in the Power Tool Woodworking For Everyone, 1st edition.
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Re: Steady Rest

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Interesting. I guess I could add a second arm opposite .
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Re: Steady Rest

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Shopsmith sells one that fits in the rear hole on the carriage, Could be an idea there. ;)

https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/ite ... tem=555280
Ron Dyck
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10ER #23430, 10ER #84609, 10ER #94987,two SS A-34 jigsaws for 10ER.
1959 Mark 5 #356595 Greenie, SS Magna Jointer, SS planer, SS bandsaw, SS scroll saw (gray), DC3300,
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