Jackman Works | Wood Turning Steady Rest (collapsible & modular) @JackmanWorks | Uploaded 4 years ago | Updated 3 hours ago
Steady rest plans bit.ly/3b8d7bP
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► Full build article - bit.ly/3abLKfL
The best steady-rest out there that I've ever used, and I've only ever used this one. Most prominently, the main design feature is that it is completely collapsible, this makes it easier to get on/off the lathe, plus it takes up almost half as much space when stored away collapsed vs. as a full ring. Also, because of the flat tire shape of the bottom, you're able to get a larger diameter piece to fit inside of the steady-rest compared to if it was a full circle (with the one sized for my 16" lathe, I'm still able to get 12" inside the steady rest. There are 9 different arm locations, so it's fully adjustable depending on what you're turning and how much support you need. I used 5 wheels for turning the vase since it's so heavy, but just 3 arms is great for spindle work since it gets you a much smaller diameter. Lastly, with the use of star knobs, the entire jig is able to be operated without tools and the same is the case with assembly/disassembly. This entire jig is built with roughly 1/4 of a sheet of 3/4" plywood, some roller blade wheels, 5/16" bolts/nuts/washers, and star knobs (which I made myself).
Notable Materials & Tools used on this build:
Materials
Wood
- 3/4" Plywood (approximately 1/4 of a sheet)
- 1" thick hardwood for base
Hardware
- Bolts amzn.to/3cb3ARs
- Nuts amzn.to/2K7lyIE
- Washers amzn.to/2VtH6V1
- Star knobs (or, make your own) amzn.to/34AeA8c
- Small screws for t-track installation
Other
- Wood glue amzn.to/34MRxrb
- Roller blade wheels amzn.to/2VuBSIz
- T-track amzn.to/2ybM94C
- Finish http://bit.ly/3aLpXwG
Tools
- Hearing protection bit.ly/2VvNuLo
- Respirator (use code "Jackman" for 5% off!) - bit.ly/2zOvwwn
- Table saw http://amzn.to/2j4bvVU
- Crosscut sled amzn.to/2QiDBfK
- Push stick jackmanworks.com/the-handsaw-pushstick
- Drum sander amzn.to/2K7EXJw
- Inventables X-Carve CNC bit.ly/2Vsaqvc
- Bandsaw http://amzn.to/2j4auNu
- Router table amzn.to/2Zl0xnA
- F-style screw clamps http://bit.ly/ponyjorgensen
- Drill http://amzn.to/2wy5wSZ
- Disk sander jackmanworks.com/giant-16-disk-sander-for-the-lathe
- Metal cutting bandsaw http://amzn.to/2qXHQky
- Belt/spindle sander http://amzn.to/2jmRXik
- 1/8" round-over router bit http://amzn.to/2qXGt5o
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■ Website - http://www.jackmanworks.com
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■ Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/jackman_works
■ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/jackmanworks
■ GIFs - giphy.com/channel/jackmanworks
■ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/jackmanworks
Plans, stickers, t-shirts, etc: http://www.jackmanworks.com/shop
Shoutout to my top Patreon supporters!
- Dave Soetanto
- Inch Calculator
- Erik Finnestead
- Old-School DIY (@gfc62)
- Leif Hietala
- Jeff Kupitz
- Chad from ManCrafting™
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Steady rest plans bit.ly/3b8d7bP
Details & Links! ▼
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\\\\\ SUPPORT MY SPONSORS \\\\\
𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬
► X-Carve - bit.ly/2Vsaqvc
► Easel software - bit.ly/2Vufa3i
► 1/8" straight bit - bit.ly/3cqxAcd
𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐬 (use code: "Jackman10" for $10 off)
► ISOtunes PRO 2.0 bluetooth hearing protection - bit.ly/2VvNuLo
————————————
\\\\\ PROJECT SPECIFIC STUFF \\\\\
► Full build article - bit.ly/3abLKfL
The best steady-rest out there that I've ever used, and I've only ever used this one. Most prominently, the main design feature is that it is completely collapsible, this makes it easier to get on/off the lathe, plus it takes up almost half as much space when stored away collapsed vs. as a full ring. Also, because of the flat tire shape of the bottom, you're able to get a larger diameter piece to fit inside of the steady-rest compared to if it was a full circle (with the one sized for my 16" lathe, I'm still able to get 12" inside the steady rest. There are 9 different arm locations, so it's fully adjustable depending on what you're turning and how much support you need. I used 5 wheels for turning the vase since it's so heavy, but just 3 arms is great for spindle work since it gets you a much smaller diameter. Lastly, with the use of star knobs, the entire jig is able to be operated without tools and the same is the case with assembly/disassembly. This entire jig is built with roughly 1/4 of a sheet of 3/4" plywood, some roller blade wheels, 5/16" bolts/nuts/washers, and star knobs (which I made myself).
Notable Materials & Tools used on this build:
Materials
Wood
- 3/4" Plywood (approximately 1/4 of a sheet)
- 1" thick hardwood for base
Hardware
- Bolts amzn.to/3cb3ARs
- Nuts amzn.to/2K7lyIE
- Washers amzn.to/2VtH6V1
- Star knobs (or, make your own) amzn.to/34AeA8c
- Small screws for t-track installation
Other
- Wood glue amzn.to/34MRxrb
- Roller blade wheels amzn.to/2VuBSIz
- T-track amzn.to/2ybM94C
- Finish http://bit.ly/3aLpXwG
Tools
- Hearing protection bit.ly/2VvNuLo
- Respirator (use code "Jackman" for 5% off!) - bit.ly/2zOvwwn
- Table saw http://amzn.to/2j4bvVU
- Crosscut sled amzn.to/2QiDBfK
- Push stick jackmanworks.com/the-handsaw-pushstick
- Drum sander amzn.to/2K7EXJw
- Inventables X-Carve CNC bit.ly/2Vsaqvc
- Bandsaw http://amzn.to/2j4auNu
- Router table amzn.to/2Zl0xnA
- F-style screw clamps http://bit.ly/ponyjorgensen
- Drill http://amzn.to/2wy5wSZ
- Disk sander jackmanworks.com/giant-16-disk-sander-for-the-lathe
- Metal cutting bandsaw http://amzn.to/2qXHQky
- Belt/spindle sander http://amzn.to/2jmRXik
- 1/8" round-over router bit http://amzn.to/2qXGt5o
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\\\\\ GENERAL PANDERING LINKS \\\\\
■ Website - http://www.jackmanworks.com
■ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/jackmanworks
■ Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/jackman_works
■ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/jackmanworks
■ GIFs - giphy.com/channel/jackmanworks
■ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/jackmanworks
Plans, stickers, t-shirts, etc: http://www.jackmanworks.com/shop
Shoutout to my top Patreon supporters!
- Dave Soetanto
- Inch Calculator
- Erik Finnestead
- Old-School DIY (@gfc62)
- Leif Hietala
- Jeff Kupitz
- Chad from ManCrafting™
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\\\\\ MUSIC \\\\\
Music from Epidemic Sound. Try it yourself, free 30 day trial!
http://share.epidemicsound.com/jackman
