Wood Turning Steady Rest (collapsible & modular)

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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 https://amzn.to/3cb3ARs
Nuts https://amzn.to/2K7lyIE
Washers https://amzn.to/2VtH6V1
Star knobs (or, make your own) https://amzn.to/34AeA8c
Small screws for t-track installation
Other
Wood glue https://amzn.to/34MRxrb
Roller blade wheels https://amzn.to/2VuBSIz
T-track https://amzn.to/2ybM94C
Finish http://bit.ly/3aLpXwG

Tools
Hearing protection https://bit.ly/2VvNuLo
Respirator (use code "Jackman" for 5% off!) - https://bit.ly/2zOvwwn
Table saw http://amzn.to/2j4bvVU
Crosscut sled https://amzn.to/2QiDBfK
Push stick https://www.jackmanworks.com/the-hand...
Drum sander https://amzn.to/2K7EXJw
Inventables X-Carve CNC https://bit.ly/2Vsaqvc
Bandsaw http://amzn.to/2j4auNu
Router table https://amzn.to/2Zl0xnA
F-style screw clamps http://bit.ly/ponyjorgensen
Drill http://amzn.to/2wy5wSZ
Disk sander https://www.jackmanworks.com/giant-16...
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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