minilathe22
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So I picked up something I had been considering for a while - a free standing tool rest!
One thing I have noticed, is that many other ones have an extra horizontal slot cut into the casting, but this one does not, it only has a vertical slot. I wonder if anyone knows the purpose of the extra slot? It appears to lock nice and strongly, although I have not tried woodturning with it yet. I wonder if the extra slot gives a tighter grip round the top of the post?
I have painted it with red oxide, and then will probably go with Hammerite green, same as the lathe. See photos for the slot I am talking about.
One thing I have noticed, is that many other ones have an extra horizontal slot cut into the casting, but this one does not, it only has a vertical slot. I wonder if anyone knows the purpose of the extra slot? It appears to lock nice and strongly, although I have not tried woodturning with it yet. I wonder if the extra slot gives a tighter grip round the top of the post?
I have painted it with red oxide, and then will probably go with Hammerite green, same as the lathe. See photos for the slot I am talking about.