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Using the Steady
Rest
The steady rest serves as a support for long
shafts. The steady rest can be placed anywhere
along the length of the ways.
To use the steady rest:
1.
Carefully place the steady rest on the lathe
bedways.
2.
Loosen the lock knobs so the finger position
can be adjusted (see Figure 26).
Adjustment Knob
Figure 26. Steady rest adjustments.
3.
Loosen the clamp knob (see Figure 26) and
open the steady rest so a workpiece can fit
inside of the fingers.
4.
Position the steady rest where desired.
Tighten the lock nut (see Figure 26) at the
base of the steady rest to secure in place.
5.
Close the steady rest so that the workpiece
is inside the fingers and tighten the clamp
knob.
6.
Turn the adjustment knobs so the fingers are
snug against the workpiece and then tighten
the lock knobs. Lubricate the finger tips with
an anti-seize lubricant during operation.
7.
After prolonged use, the fingers will show
wear. Either mill or file the tips for a new con-
tact surface.
G0492 12" X 36" Combo Lathe/Mill
Clamp
Knob
Lock Knob
Lock Nut
Using the Follow
Rest
The follow rest in Figure 27 is mounted on the
saddle and follows the movement of the tool. The
follow rest requires only two fingers, as the cut-
ting tool acts as the third. The follow rest is used
on long, slender parts to prevent flexing of the
workpiece from the pressure of the cutting tool.
The sliding fingers are set similar to those
of the steady rest—free of play but not bind-
ing. Always lubricate during operation. After
prolonged use, the fingers will need to be
milled or filed to clean up the contact surface.
Figure 27. Follow rest attachment.
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