well... I figured it would happen eventually. My old cast iron banjo broke a while ago, and had a new one made. Today while turning a goblet, I got a snag, and my equally poor quality cast iron rest broke. I would just make a new one, as it looks like it's fairly simple, but I don't have a welder.
So I'm now in the market for a 3/4" post tool rest. Which is a real pain, as it looks to me like most posts are atleast 1".
I saw this
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/CLTSET34.html
and was thinking about getting it, as it would make bowl turning a bit easier, but I'm weary because of the reviews.
edit: I should also mention that the post from my rest was only 3 1/2-4" long, so I would think the set of 3 from pennstate would work. My only real skepticism comes from the price, and the rounded rest. I've never used one, so I don't know if there are any advantages or disadvantages to the rest being rounded.
So I'm now in the market for a 3/4" post tool rest. Which is a real pain, as it looks to me like most posts are atleast 1".
I saw this
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/CLTSET34.html
and was thinking about getting it, as it would make bowl turning a bit easier, but I'm weary because of the reviews.
edit: I should also mention that the post from my rest was only 3 1/2-4" long, so I would think the set of 3 from pennstate would work. My only real skepticism comes from the price, and the rounded rest. I've never used one, so I don't know if there are any advantages or disadvantages to the rest being rounded.