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Hi,

The 3/4" by about 2" stem on my 10ER lathe tool rest broke. Can someone reassure me that I can use a Shopsmith 5 tool rest.

Also if you have one you want to sell I am very much in the market.

This is just the very top of the tool rest where you actually put your hand on like in this Ebay auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SHOPSMITH-MARK-5-TO ... 286.c0.m14

Thanks very much,
Jim Lee

That would be excellent because I would not have to wait a week for another tool rest to be sent BUT would it be safe? Has anyone else done this. I am pretty abusive on this thing because I am brand new to turning. It is broken off right where the stem connects to the rest itself.

Thanks,
Jim Lee

Hi, My 520 tool rest post is 3/4" in diameter, and about 1 1/4" long. Woodcraft has a tool rest system that has posts in various diameters and lengths. Their 3/4" post would fit my 520.

Hi Rick,

Is this the tool rest at Woodcraft that you are referring to?

Thanks,
Jim Lee

Hi Jim,

I didn't see an image or a link in your post. Here is a link to the 3/4 post in the Woodcraft tool rest system:

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2000391/2000/Post--34-Diameter--35-long.aspx

sasjzl wrote:...BUT would it be safe?

Yes. The load isn't really very high in the piece. Any even semi-decent welder will be able to do a more than adequate repair job for you.