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   ron61 | Oct 14, 2003 05:57am | #1

   Check this out - I made one like it and works great I turned some 1 1/4 X 42in. spindles {back post for a Rocking Chair} Roller Blade Wheels work great. 

   I may try making one that is open so the tool rest  could stick out past the jig.  

   Before I found this plan I made one from 2 large bearings that rode at the back of the spindle - it kind of worked until the spindle { Hickory 1 1/4 x 42 } shot straight up in the air at my face good thing It was running slow.

   This is a safe jig it traps the spindle between 3 wheels and is easy to make.

   Ron

   http://www.woodturningplus.com/steady_rest.htm

   Who Ever Has The Biggest Pile Of Tools When You Die Wins

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   emerckx | Oct 15, 2003 02:33am | #3

   Excellent. It looks pretty straight forward to make. I wonder if my son will notice the missing wheels from his skates. Maybe it's like lug nuts...if I just take one off each skate...naw still need one more. Hmmm my wife has a pair of those skates.

   Thanks,

   Mike

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   GeeSeaWhy | Oct 14, 2003 08:58am | #2

   Hermann de Vries has plans for a slightly different steady rest at http://www.hdv.net/ (under Tools & Tips).

   Graeme

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   emerckx | Oct 15, 2003 02:34am | #4

   Thanks. His design is sort of industrial looking. The previous post also has an interesting design using in-line skate wheels.

   Mike