This video has a great deal of content. I have watched it more than once. Great summary of what is in here at mark 35.00. Thanks Jimmie, keep making great Boxmaster and DWay tools.

I made my first one today. Super easy. I want more!

Way to go in displaying your quality tools. D-Way steel is quality.

I recently purchased one of these and made a handle. It is extremely easy to do holds the tool well and I really want more of them I only purchased one size. There is just something about a wooden Handle That I like better .

Nice video Jimmie! Great project for ANY woodturner, beginner to expert! Thanks for creating the hardware to make this possible.

Great video....nice that you address all level of turners. Alway the best products!!!!

Thank you Jimmie...good seeing you; wonderful product!

Very cool!

Thanks Jimmie!

Thanx for the idea bought a shop smith recently hated the rest had a broken mac 3/8 extension cut off female end and jb welded it love the rest now

Off topic question: I have the long black lathe handles from Simple Woodturning, what is the round tightener for the set screw called, if you want to order some, that you have one yours? Thanks.

I finally bought the 5/8” double-sided flat bottom boxmaster tool. It’s much more beafy than it looks online. Works so much better than anything I’ve used in the past. Holds an edge well even in rock maple.

I have a Craftsman lathe from the 70's, and the tool rests have a 7/8" shaft, so I have very little options to replace them, in fact none that I know of. I decided to try this, and it is a great concept, and quality product, BUT . . . there is one important aspect that is overlooked in this method: How your hand rests up to the tool rest from the bottom side of the tool. My hand used to rest in a curved area comfortably, and now it is up against a the top corner of the rest, and is very uncomfortable. A much better solution would have been a flat bar that provides a comfortable resting point for your hand. I am ditching this idea after spending $30+ on it, and having a local machine shop add a new top edge that allows your guide hand a comfortable resting place for about the same cost. I believe the D-Way Upgrade is a good choice for certain tool rests, but certainly it wasn't for mine. Something that should have been thought out better. Good luck all!

I bought a D-Way steel rod in March 2023 and installed it on my Powermatic tool rest following the directions on this video. It was not hard to do and I am happy with the results. I recommend this product.

I picked one up at the Oregon symposium, took it home and followed the simple instructions. I'm very happy with the results. My tools don't catch anymore, and I can drop the tool handle lower for a better shearing angle. Best inexpensive upgrade I've made to my lathe.

Great video guys, I would love to see more of these videos :)

3:20 doesn't the tape just burn when you weld it?

Instead of using popsicle sticks I found that a couple of small magnets worked great

Using isopropyl (or rubbing) alcohol for cleanup of epoxy works just fine. It is not as concentrated as denatured, and it does contain water, but for cleanup that doesn't really matter much. Since these rods are hardened, it seems like you could also make custom scraping tools out them? Sounds like something worth trying out 🤔

That's my screw driver!!!

Thanks, Guys! Always nice to review your sharpening techniques--I learn something new every time.

Green wood. Try that for the same amount of time on seasoned wood

I did this some six months ago. I’m not an every day turner but among the turnings I’ve done were some very large, rough and bumpy pieces. No failures and the problem of my tools hanging up on the stock rest are gone. In fact this upgrade is smoother than my aftermarket Robust rests. Very happy with the upgrade.

Would it be possible for a very experienced welder to spot weld it without it warping?

Well I know what I will be ordering

Suggest that folks wear nitrile gloves when contacting epoxies as allergies to the parts are not uncommon

If I took it to a welder, could they attach it more solidly? Or are the metals too different for that to work?

Well, that seems easy enough...Might as well give it a shot since I don't use my PM tool rest at the moment.

Robohippie's comment is reassuring regarding epoxy glueing the bar to the rest. I was wondering if there were other buyers of the rod who could add their endorsements/comments. I have a rod sitting in my cart on D-Way tools shopping center but still a touch reluctant about the epoxy attachment.

By the way, can anyone tell me what that small hole if for on those Powermatic toolrests?

The first Robust tool rests were epoxied on. If you dropped one on the floor, and it landed on the hardened drill rod, the rod would pop off. I only did that once. Easy to epoxy back on.

Awesome! These will be so much better than cast iron toolrests tops and much more cost effective than pre-made hardened steel rests.

How does it connect to the original tool rest? Is there a groove in your tool steel that sets over the edge of the original tool rest?

Well I’m sold! I’ve been lookin for some scrapers to add to my tool rack and I’ve tried to repurpose some standard scrapers. They’ve worked sort of OK, but sharpening proved to be a pain as the handles keep getting in the way. So the double ended tool with the quick release handle is extremely appealing. Jimmy is it best to call you directly to place an order, or should I go to D-way? I’ll probably be placing my order Monday or Tuesday. Thanks for the informative video, it was very timely. Cheers, Tom

How do the wooden platforms attach to Wolverine metal platform? I don’t want to drill through the metal platform. Thanks!

Great video! I do not have a neg rake yet. Which design and size do you recommend to start off with? My max diameter pieces are 12". I do both end grain and spindle work. Thx

Very nice video! I especially liked how comprehensive it was. It starts with how you grind scraper to how you can work with it and the different options of burrs. The pace was perfect and gave me a chance to digest what was said and done!

Is there anything important in creating the plywood raised platforms? Do you have any diagrams for making the platforms?

Great video

Whether hogging out or making a final pass, I enjoy the heck outa my Boxmaster negative rake scrapers. I especially like the Big-A** 1-1/4 or 1-1/2 that I bought from you in Portland. The heft of the thing keeps the vibration down and makes a better cut. Thanks for showing how to change the cutting edge of the NR scrapers. That was very helpful and looks easy to do.

Actually I machined a new mild-steel tool post with these tools

I love the boar-spear NRS....

Nice work Jimmie and Eric!

Takes some of the mystery out of negative rake scrapers, what they can be used for and how to sharpen them according to the material you are using. Boxmaster Tools is here to improve the user's experience and be a partner in your woodturning journey.