[Rodbuster]

I have a Jet 1642 and it comes with a 14" tool rest. I would like to find a tool rest that is not as wide.
I'm finding that there is not that large a selection that have a 1 inch post.

My question is, what do you people think of the adapter that Penn State sells that reduces it from a 1 inch to accomodate a 5/8 inch post?

Thank you
Dick

 

[Dave Paine]

Lots of tool rests for 1in dia posts.

I like the Robust versions. I have the 12in, 9in and 4in.

Other companies also make good tool rests.

One source.

http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Mer...Code=packard&Category_Code=lathes-acc-toolrst

 

[sawdustfactory]

I have 2 robust took rests for the same lathe as yours. They are worth it. Got mine through Craft Supply .

 

[duncsuss]

I've got a couple of pieces in the Woodcraft interchangeable rest system ... link to the 5" long 1" diameter post ... seems to work quite well.

Or you could contact Rick Herrell on the IAP website (penturners.org) and he'll make any size rest you want.

 

[cuerodoc]

For another 0.02---
Woodcraft usually has a modest selection of tool rests in the store--that's where I got a 6in to use on my Nova and other lathes--1 inch post.
And they carry the Robust rests too.
Can't speak for Rockler--I'd have to go 2.5 hrs the other direction in addition to the 2 hrs I'd spend going to Woodcraft. I'm kinda halfway between both.

 

[Joeb41]

I have that interchangeable system from Woodcraft and love it. The nice thing is if you change lathes you just buy new posts.

 

[john lucas]

I have tool rest from robust and Bestwoodtools.com. I like them both but probably use the Robust the most

 

[BigJoe16]

There's a reason bigger lathes have thicker tool rest posts.

I haven't herd of many people breaking quality rests of either size but a 16" bowl connected to a 1 1/2 or 2 HP motor creates a lot more shock and pressure than a 10" bowl on a midi lathe with maybe a 1/2 HP motor.

I would be careful using smaller rests on full size lathes.