Author Topic: Lathe Steady Rest made from ATV rim (Read 1046 times))

Bkhart · « **on:** April 05, 2018, 11:07:54 PM »

Had a job to do where I needed a steady rest to face off the ends of a 6" diameter pipe 53" long. I didn't have a bigger diameter pipe around to make it out of and didn't feel like fabricating the frame for it. I used a bent ATV rim from the scrap pile. I turned brass pads for 3 fingers where they contact the pipe. There is a center bolt that holds it down to the ways. So far it works great.

Bill

Back_Roads · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2018, 11:31:03 PM »

Nice Mc Gyver !

Rob M · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2018, 01:10:40 AM »

perfect for the task at hand.. ive seen all kinds of homebrew steady rests on youtube , and they usually do just fine.

Kyler · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2018, 09:00:39 PM »

brilliant!

terry1001 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2018, 03:36:07 PM »

Nicely improvised!

Privateer · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2018, 04:04:55 PM »

Bkhart · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2018, 10:41:10 PM »

Always fun to re-purpose something from the scrap pile! Your only limited by your imagination! Thanks for all the comments.

Bill

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Lathe Steady Rest made from ATV rim

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Bkhart

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