The Cone Set consists of the two aluminum pieces pictured here, but does not include the live center. The aluminum pieces are threaded ¾-10 and will fit other common live centers with the same threading. The large cone is 4” in diameter, and the smaller point is 1.5” diameter.
Steady rests are used to support large diameter bowls and hollow vessels when working on the interior. They are also used to support long spindles. Long hollow forms especially need the support of a quality steady rest.
We manufacture steady rests to fit five sizes of lathes: 14", 16", 20", 24" and 25". 20-25" steady rests are constructed from a rigid tubular steel ring. 14 & 16" steady rests are made from laser cut steel. All the wheels are heavy duty.
Upon request, we will orient the three arm 20-25" steady rests for better laser access. We can also equip these steady rests with four evenly spaced arms. Fourteen & 16" steady rests are oriented for laser, and available in three arm configuration only.
Steady rests are made to order. You need to specify which lathe you have when ordering so that we can install the correct tenon to fit your ways. Click here for Robust Steady Rest Tips.
25MM POST WARNING: Certain Grizzly, Laguna and other imported lathes may use 25mm posts which are slightly smaller than 1”. THESE WILL NOT WORK. PLEASE MEASURE YOUR POSTS BEFORE ORDERING. FYI: 25mm = .984”, and 1” = 25.4mm. 25mm posts are available special order.
If you have a 12 1/2" to 14” lathe with 1” diameter post, such as Laguna 1216, Powermatic 2014, Delta, General, Jet or Rikon these rests will probably fit: