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To short lathe arm
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:28 pm
by wayy999
I have a mark 510 ,when I try to do a bigger or deeper bowl ( more then 10" wide or deep) tthe 8" arm will not reach into the bowl . Shopsmith does not appear to have an extenction to add to lathe arm. Ideas or ? Just make one myself? Thanks
Re: To short lathe arm
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:31 pm
by tenbears
Try bestwoodtools.com they have a wide selection of tool rests both in 3/4" and 1" which fits the heavy universal tool rest.
Re: To short lathe arm
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 5:08 am
by Hobbyman2
Re: To short lathe arm
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 5:28 pm
by wa2crk
Are you using the correct arm. There are two versions one for the 500 and one for the 510/520. The 500 one may be too short
Bill V