Tool Rest Repair
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jarodjohnson
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Tool Rest Repair
I recently snapped my tool rest clean off the post. I'm not a welder, so I'm wondering if a) it's possible to repair and b) if it's cost efficient to bring it to someone to weld repair it.
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JPG
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Re: Tool Rest Repair
I would suggest simply replacing it.
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chapmanruss
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Re: Tool Rest Repair
I have had a repaired one that was broken and fixed by a previous owner. I also have a broken one besides. It can be repaired but because they tend to break at the post juncture where the Rest extends to the sides the repair uses up some of the post space so the post doesn't go into the Arm as far. Replacing it may be the better choice. The good news is the Lathe Tool Rest hasn't changed much since the one piece Rest came out for the Model 10E until now.
Russ
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Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's, 2 Power Stations & Crafter's Station
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored.
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jarodjohnson
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Re: Tool Rest Repair
Thanks for the input! I ended up buying a new one from ShopSmith fairly cheap.