I've been turning for a few years now and love it. Mostly using whatever wood i can find; lately its been sugar maple.
I have all the hardware for the shopsmith universal tool rest including the 3 specialty tool rests. The only problem is, I'm missing the cast iron support base and support arm.
Anyone think one could be build out of hard wood or possibly fabricated using steel?
Turning - Universal Tool Rest
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Re: Turning - Universal Tool Rest
Appears you have everything except the UTR. 
I do not think 'wood' is a good material.
It needs to be rigid(low modulus of elasticity).
CI be a good material. Granite may be better.
Bottom line: This is not a candidate for a DIY project. JMHO
I do not think 'wood' is a good material.
It needs to be rigid(low modulus of elasticity).
CI be a good material. Granite may be better.
Bottom line: This is not a candidate for a DIY project. JMHO
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