[blondewood]

Hi,
I just wanted to share that I found a 10' tool rest at Rockler that fits the HF 5 spd mini-lathe. In case anyone wants to go bigger.
Vic

 

[john lucas]

wow 10'. Lets see that would straddle about 6 mini lathes.

 

[Manuka Jock]

:laughing:

 

[blondewood]

Oops! I really got a good buy then, didn't I? :laughing:

 

[duncsuss]

Oops! I really got a good buy then, didn't I? :laughing:

LOL ... a bit unwieldy, but good if you ever buy 7 or 8 extension beds :laughing:

 

[BassBlaster]

Wow a 10'er huh? That will be nice when you start turning pillars for your porch, you wont have to move your rest!! You may need to hook a bigger motor up to your mini though!:thumbsup:

The Excelcior lathe that Rockler sells is the exact same lathe just a different color so everything they sell fits. I got my bed extension there since HF dosnt sell one so now my lathe is green and black!

Grizzly also sells the same lathe so thats a good source for belts and any other parts you may need. Ive heard ordering parts from HF can be a nightmare. Luckily, I'm almost 2 years in and havnt needed any parts yet!