How to make a Steady Rest for the Wood Lathe

[@Waylandwoodworks]

Thank you. I had been meaning to make one for ages, and after watching you i decided to stop procrastinating and get it done. Followed you for the most part, and came up with some of my own modifications

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad I could help and thanks for watching.

[@patcummings2355]

Mike, thank you for your clear, concise and logical steps to proceed. Very much appreciated.

[@MikeWaldt]

You're very welcome Pat I'm glad you found the video useful, and thanks for watching.

[@The_DC_Kid]

This is a "must-have" tool for big lathes. Gonna follow your instructions and make this thing.

[@MikeWaldt]

Let me know what you think Wayne, when you've built and used it. Cheers Mike

[@davidstone7208]

Reproduced your excellent steady rest design. Thanks to you and Stephen Ogle. Have used it on four occasions this week. keep up the excellent tutorials.

[@MikeWaldt]

David Stone Hi David, very pleased to hear that you liked the design and find it works well for you also. Cheers Mike

[@leeoneill1918]

Mate thank you so much for showing us how to make this steady. I'll be making one myself for the Men's Shed I belong to, just to show them that with determination, belief, and imagination anything can be made.

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure Lee. Thanks for the.

[@zabriskie1]

Just like to say thank you for the demonstration on how its constructed.... I may need to make one thank you again

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found the video useful and Oliver and thanks for watching.

[@ValioMadre7]

None of my wood turning friends can afford to spend $350 for a steady rest, or most of the turning tools for sale. We end up making most of our own tools to save a ton of money, and keep on turning. Mike thank you for all your video's, very helpful.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you find them useful.

[@Waylandwoodworks]

I feel the same. Lots of homemade tools

[@waynebrown7509]

I used this as the basis for my own I made last weekend. So, thank you for the lesson. It really helped.

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Hi Mike, Funnily enough I too have a set of roller blade wheels that I purchased back when Stephen uploaded his video of his steady rest, maybe it's about time I made mine too.. All the best Rob

[@MikeWaldt]

+Woodslee Summercraft The time is NOW Rob ;) As always, thanks for watching mate :) Cheers Mike

[@gilgrace1915]

I too used Stephen Ogle's video for inspiration to build a steady rest. I used carriage bolts and wing nuts to secure the arms. I plan on making my own knobs to replace the wing nuts as they are a little hard on my fingers. I had a little play in the slots for the arms so I just angle each arm in the direction of rotation and problem solved. Stephen's idea of using a jig saw for the inner hole makes a nice finished product. Nice informative video Mike. :-D

[@MikeWaldt]

+Gil Grace Thanks Gil, I too have made some knobs for the arms, and as you say any play in the arms and slots is easily rectified by doing exactly what you did :) Take care Mike

[@gilgrace1915]

+Mike Waldt I've also noticed that the silicone skate wheels tend to dampen vibrations when you're turning near the end of a long project. Nice surprise.

[@alansimpson596]

Great project Mike and also a good example of general woodworking. Many thanks, Alan.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Alan Simpson Thank you Alan, I must say it is a great addition. Wish I had originated the design, but alas I didn't ;) Take care my friend Mike

[@paulweis9797]

Hi Mike. Thanks for sharing, Indeed, Stephen's video is a must see. I watched it some time ago as well. The steady rest is a nice piece of added security for your piece and yourself. So yes, depending on what's on the lathe, such as a vase you like to hollow out, you got to have this. I will be making one as well but out of aluminum. Just for the looks ☺. Will post some pics once this is completed. Your tightening levers are a great asset and as you say, provide you with that extra tightening force. Wobbeling is not very welcome here. Again, nicely done and thanks again. Greetings from Luxembourg. Cheers, Paul.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Paul Weis Thanks Paul, I'm glad you like the design, and all credit should go to Stephen :) Cheers Mike

[@ttoddh1]

Just great! Thank you for all the steps. What once look too formidable for me to attempt is now something I will tackle! Truly a welcomed video!

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found the video useful Todd and thanks for watching.

[@Lee-qp6gf]

Good build on the steady rest and well planned out. Stephen has inspired me on several things and so have you. Looking forward to more, Cheers, Lee

[@MikeWaldt]

+Lee Waterman Thank you Lee Cheers Mike

[@ianchappell4199]

Thanks Mike. Brilliant. My job for the week sorted. It takes me a while for any job....

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you enjoyed the video Ian, and thanks for watching mate.

[@DanielVilarino]

Hi Mike! That, my friend, is a very nice steady rest and something I should probably do at some point. Thank you so much for sharing the design! Cheers! Daniel

[@MikeWaldt]

+Daniel Vilarino Thanks Daniel, it is a very useful addition to the shop. Take care Mike

[@wotstaylor]

that looks a useful bit of kit Mike, I have been going back over some of your videos, its my point of reference when ever I need to clarify anything, keep up the good work and keep em coming, cheers mate.

[@MikeWaldt]

+brian taylor Thanks Brian, also thank you for your kind words, and support, I really do appreciate it. take care Mike

[@oeur1]

Great video! I'm halfway through making this myself. Had some real problem figuring out the 60° angles bit. But then i changed to 120° and it worked fine. Thanks for sharing

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, my humble apologies for the schoolboy error regarding the angles, I think I had a very "Senior" moment :) Thanks for watching and take care Mike

[@thewoodman6039]

Thanks for always sharing. You are my go to guy lol. I am late coming to the show. You posted this in 2016 and it is now 2022. Have you been happy with it. I was going to spend the money and buy one already made. But... I saw the prices and well money don't grow on trees.

[@MikeWaldt]

It's still going strong and suits my needs more than adequately. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@MARKBaid]

Great steady rest Mike. I really enjoy the detail you put into explaining a build. Thanks Take care my friend and do a kindness Mark

[@MikeWaldt]

+MARK Baid Thanks Mark, for both your kind words and support. Cheers Mike

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

Nice one. Still need to build myself one of those. Finding that the segmented coffee mugs need some extra support when hollowing. I did see Steven's video as well as really liked how he went about it.

[@MikeWaldt]

+AnkleBiter Woodworks Thank you, it is a great addition to my shop :) Take care Mike

[@AsWoodTurns]

Enjoy your new steady rest. Comes in very handy at the right times. Happy New Year Mike. Alan

[@MikeWaldt]

+As Wood Turns Thanks Alan, I will mate, no fear there. The same to you and yours my friend. Take care Mike

[@jackmaravola2496]

Good job and simplified step by step explanation with your build. Thank you for sharing Mike. U.S.A. OHIO.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jack Maravola Thanks Jack, appreciate it my friend. Take care Mike

[@stevebrown1132]

Great video. I have built one that is similar, but I like the way you have attached yours to the bedways. I will change mine because your method is easier.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Steve Brown Thanks Steve, that method does make attaching and removal very easy. Take care Mike

[@terrencepowell270]

Thanks, Mike, I am going to try to build one of these. I too had watched Stephen's video and liked it. Happy New Year.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Terrence Powell Pleasure Terrence, it's a good design from Stephen. Cheers Mike

[@jimkodysz5404]

Hi Mike, That's a nice project! If I may suggest,take the disks that you use to clamp the steady-rest to the ways and cut two flats on each so that you can slip them up between the ways. That way you won't have to remove the tailstock when you need to use it. I wish you and your family a safe and prosperous New Year!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jim Kodysz Thanks Jim, take a look at 12:32 on the video mate ;) Take care Mike

[@charlesreicks648]

Good job I plan on building one this summer. Thanks to you and Steven.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Charles “Tim” Reicks Thanks Tim, you'll be glad you made one, when you do :) Cheers Mike

[@bradturbo44]

Thanks mike, hope you have a good 2016 all the best john.

[@MikeWaldt]

+bradturbo44 Pleasure John, and the same to you and your family my friend. Cheers Mike

[@johnastrello]

I"ve watched Stephen's video also. Both did good jobs. Just one minor item. In the video you talk about the 60 degree angles you cut for positioning. I believe you meant 120 degrees given that a 360 degree circle cut into '3's' doesn't work good using 60 degree separation. Unless of course I simply did not understand or missed something. I would have loved to have seen the 'internal cutting' of the basic circle base shape included.

[@MikeWaldt]

+John Astrello I John you are right...I messed up with the angles, I had a brain freeze me thinks.....something that seems more pronounced as I leave my youth behind me ;) Take care Mike

[@danielcutler8612]

Thanks - great video

[@woodworks3585]

Wow Mike Nice Job On that Steady Rest, You know mate I was In my shop this Afternoon and sorting through materials to make one of these. I thought I would come here on youtube and do some research, and low and behold there you was :) it was fate mate. I have now watched your complete video here and this is how I will make it, I will now go and get things ready look on E-Bay for some roller blade wheels and get cracking. Thank you mate for this Inspiring video tutorial build, You have just made my Day Mate. Thank you for sharing and take care...

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Sir.... and the pleasure is mine. Really pleased that you found it of some use. They are a very handy addition, and work well. Let me know what you think. Take care Mike

[@woodworks3585]

Mike Waldt Thanks Mate I will let you know how I get on and show you some pics when I finish it. Cheers Mate..and Take care

[@GordonRock1]

Very cool, Mike! Lots of people will be making these now. Take care, .....Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

+Gord Rock Thanks Gord, not to your high standards of finish...but it does the job ;) Take care Mike

[@hedgebetss]

really nice build, that could be easily adapted to a tubular bed. you could also add measurement marks to the three arms if you were really paranoid about them being exactly centered.

[@MikeWaldt]

+hedgebetss Thank you, there are many options and alternatives as you say....but for me it does the job as is, but I'm sure I'll modify it as time goes by :) Take care Mike

[@ErikAnderson1]

Nice build Mike, I still have not made one of these but I should.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Erik Anderson Thanks Erik, they are a very handy addition to have. Take care Mike

[@CarlJacobson]

Great build Mike, very well explained. Take care, Carl

[@MikeWaldt]

+Carl Jacobson Thanks Carl, appreciate it my friend Take care Mike

[@moisesedwin6715]

i know Im quite off topic but does anybody know of a good website to watch new movies online ?

[@cashrex4326]

@Moises Edwin try flixzone. Just google for it =)

[@kristopherbriggs6378]

@Cash Rex yup, been using Flixzone for since april myself =)

[@moisesedwin6715]

@Cash Rex Thank you, I went there and it seems to work =) Appreciate it!

[@BillTurns]

Nice video Mike, one of these has been on my list for just as long if not longer. I still just need to find the time...

[@MikeWaldt]

+Bill Davis Thanks Bill, it'll be worth it when you do :) Cheers Mike

[@jcwoodworkingtraditions1390]

I'm definitely going to be making this in the near future. Thanks for the video! Good job!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching and good luck with the build.

[@TheLittleGardenShedWorkshop]

Great Steady Rest build Mike, as usual very well demonstrated and explained, Best wishes Harry,

[@MikeWaldt]

+The Little Garden Shed Workshop Thanks Harry, appreciate it mate. Cheers Mike

[@marka2746]

Thank you Mike for the excellent post. As usual a well explained video. Always enjoy your stuff. Keep up the good work.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Mark A Thanks for your kind words, and support Mark, appreciated as always mate. Take care Mike

[@icespeckledhens]

Excellent video and easy to follow thanks James

[@MikeWaldt]

+icespeckledhens Thank you James Take care Mike

[@stevewoolf6212]

Nice Design! I would recommend using lock washers under the wing nuts.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Steve Woolf Thanks Steve, also thanks for the suggestion too. Cheers Mike

[@JimE6243]

Nice build. Like the modifications. JimE

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jim E Thanks Jim....needs must :) Cheers Mike

[@willemkossen]

This video goes straight into my todo playlist. One day i may need it ;). Very good explanation. Have a great 2016!!!

[@Fieldlark]

Nice video as usual. A question that I didn't see in the rest of the posts: If the outside diameter of the circle is 16" then the working area of the rest is reduced by whatever the width of the ring is, right? In other words, if the width is two inches, the inside diameter is now 12". My lather's swing is 12" so if I follow your example, the effective working area would be 8" if the width is 2" PLUS it would be further reduced by how much the wheels encroach on the working space when fully retracted. I'm trying to figure out how to make one that would utilize as much of the original swing space as possible, so the inside diameter would have to be as close to 12" as possible. Suggestions on that?

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, I have never needed to support anything bigger than this jig allows, however, as you say, to increase the capabilities the frame would have to be considerably bigger. Thanks for watching and your thoughts Cheers Mike

[@kendrury9108]

Looks great Mike! Wish me luck as I'll be trying to make one of these soon.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Ken and GOOD LUCK! :) Take care Mike

[@geofo60]

Looks just like mine !! (okay I used Stehens idea also). Haven't used it yet but I'm sure it will work well. Initially I looked at manufactured ones but the cost was prohibitive to say the least. Few hours in the shop & apart from hardware cost was next to nothing. Thanks for sharing, look forward to your coming projects & a Very Happy New Year to you & your family. Regards ........... Geof Harris

[@MikeWaldt]

+geofo60 Lol.....it is a great design nd Stephen is a big inspiration to us turners for sure. Take care, and Happy New Year to you and yours as well Mike

[@billiesimion-sager1508]

Thank you. Mine turned out perfect. However, I had to modify the base because the chuck base is not centered with the space for the sliding bar on the lathe I'm using. Just fyi. Check this alignment before screwing/gluing your bottom compnents.

[@MikeWaldt]

Happy to hear that all worked out well for you Bill, and that the video was helpful. Thanks for watching. Cheers. Mike

[@garyegbert4248]

I have noticed some designs first define the center point of their circle by setting their wood on the lathe and using a pointed live center locate the center point. In your design, which I really like, do you do that at some point or is it necessary? Great videos Mike, Thank you.

[@MikeWaldt]

Approximate will do in my opinion as the arms will counteract it being slightly off centre Gary.

[@glenmckelvey5952]

That looks like it will work great . Nice job and happy new year.

[@MikeWaldt]

+glen mckelvey Thanks Glen, I'm quite happy with it, and the same to you and yours mate. Take care Mike

[@TheGraybik]

Mike, I made the steady rest. Cannot figure out how to send a picture of it to you though. It came out great. Made good use of the circle cutting jig for the bandsaw with this too. Thanks very much for insight. It was really a fun and rewarding project. Bruce Kamp

[@MikeWaldt]

+Bruce Kamp Hi Bruce, glad your pleased with yours mate. I'd love to see your pictures, you could friend me on FB, and send the pics there :) Cheers Mike

[@TheGraybik]

Mike Waldt will do Mike. Thanks.

[@alaneast1843]

Thanks - anxious to make my own.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Alan East Thanks for watching Alan, they are a very useful piece of kit to have in the shop. Cheers Mike

[@martinboyle6632]

Great video Mike. Thanks for sharing. This looks great. I will be making one of these at some stage, hopefully won't take too long to get round to it.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Martin Boyle Thanks Martin, let me know what you think when you have made it. Cheers Mike

[@thomasmorris2570]

Very nice job I'm going to build one thanks

[@brianbest3777]

Great video, as usual. I'm assuming the three arms are identical - if so, a scale along each arm would make it easy to adjust the arms symmetrically. Happy New year Brian

[@MikeWaldt]

+Brian Best Thanks Brian, yes they are, nice idea with the scale, thanks for that. Happy New Year to you and yours as well mate. Take care Mike

[@JeffOldham-c5e]

mike this is a great video,,,i was thinking about building one ,,,but since you build this havent you bought a store bought one,,,may i ask you why you bought one after having one

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, my built one was morevtan up for the job .... but have wanted more capacity and stability, so rather than build another I took the plunge .. and I'm glad I did 🙂

[@fredgraber9385]

Great video Mike. Like you, I've had this on my to-do list for some time. Maybe this will be the year. Thanks for sharing, Fred

[@MikeWaldt]

+Fred Graber Thanks Fred.....get to it....it'll be worth it!! ;) Take care Mike

[@rontocknell5400]

I need to make another steady rest as I cut the circle too small. I only have a small lathe (Record Power DML 305). When the arms are fully pulled out, it leaves a very limited space between the wheels so it's back to the drawing board. I based it on this video with one exception: the fixing to the ways. I used a block of wood thick enough to fit snugly between the ways and long enough to extend some distance below. I cut a slightly tapered mortice into this to accept a long tapered wedge. That is the part that works extremely well. It slots in snugly between the ways and the wedge is inserted through the mortice below the ways. A good firm clout with a mallet on the wedge locks it firmly into place. The wedge needs to be long enough to pass under the ways and protrude on the other side. To remove it, a firm clout from the back (standing aside to avoid catapulting the wedge into your groin... don't ask me how I know). It takes a second and it's really firm (the steady rest, that is... not my groin... which hasn't been firm for decades).

[@MikeWaldt]

Firstly 😅😅😅. Secondly a clever alternative for securing the steady Ron.

[@0602Jonboy]

Another good tutorial, very good for us beginners, thank you. Where did you get the wheels from please? thanks, Tony.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Tony, and a big LOL for your next comment ;) Cheers Mike

[@JerryPaulTreeCreations]

This is definitely on the 'to do' list for me, but I think I'm first going to try to make a segmenting sled for my table saw. I'm wanting to try doing some segmented things, but I think it would be much easier with a sled. Once I do though, I will likely need a steady rest like this because I'd like to try some really big pieces. (I'm getting ambitious lol) Once again, this was another great video Mike! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jerry Paul Thanks Jerry, I have made a segmenting sled as well, again based on Stephen's design, well worth a look at his video on it. however I have yet to use it, and it was a while ago that I made it....lol. Take care mate, and thanks for watching. Mike

[@bearshield7138]

very nice thank you for showing this

[@gunterschone8402]

Nice Project, Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Günter Schöne Thanks Gunter Take care Mike

[@billwells8054]

Nice work on the steady rest, Mike. I really like the lengthwise centering board that runs in the slot of the bedways. Those skate wheels are great, aren't they? I bought several from Lee Valley, FYI guys, they are still available and at a fair price. Mike, I will send you a photo of my steady rest which uses the same wheels. Mine is crude compared to yours, so now I have to improve my "prototype" based upon your video. Happy New Year to you and your family. Bill

[@MikeWaldt]

+Bill Wells Thanks Bill, Stephens design is great. I am a great believer in prototypes........but I rarely make a "proper" one, if the original does the job, less time at the lathe :) Take care and Happy New Year to you and yours as well my friend. Mike

[@lynbren]

Thanks for posting this, perfect timing. What is the maximum dia. of vessel it will encompass?

[@MikeWaldt]

+Lynn Schmidt It will hold a diameter of about 8" (200 mm), I don't foresee me needing any bigger. Thanks for watching. Take care Mike

[@TirolerDrechsler]

Super Projekt Mike!!! Hat mir gut gefallen!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Tiroler Drechsler Thank you Tiroler Cheers Mike

[@casperscuts2627]

As always great information Mike, what would you think about flipping the rollers 180 degrees so they run true to the inside of the overall frame?

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Casper … now there is a great suggestion … will try that alteration for sure, may make it even more stable. Take care Mike

[@elliott2417]

Hi Mike, Have been watching your channel and I truly appreciate your videos. As it relates to the shop made steady rest I have a suggestion. Would it make sense to place one arm on the horizontal opposite the cutting force of the hollowing tool? The remaining two arms would still be at 120 degrees. Sorry if this question has come up, but I couldn't bring my self to read all the comments.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Elliot, a good point, I have never considered that option, but I suppose it would work well. If you get around to making one with that configuration, I would be very interested what you think. Take care, and thanks for your input. Cheers Mike

[@baconsoda]

That's a good job Mike. The only thing I'd do, which you have probably done, is run a bit of sandpaper along the edges to take the ply shards off and that's it. What happened to your lathe? I saw Rob answer your comment on his workshop update and wondered how I missed a crisis like that. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@MikeWaldt]

+baconsoda Thanks Brendan, it's taken me long enough to get round to it! I had a problem with a loud clicking noise, thought the spindle had to come out, but the solution was easy in the end. Too lnog to explain here, but there was a long post and sharing of possible causes on Woodchuckers......I'll email you mate :) Take care Mike

[@germainrioux945]

nicely made, thanks for all your good videos

[@MikeWaldt]

+Germain Rioux Thanks Germain, the pleasure is mine. Take care Mike

[@stephenmcfadyen1385]

Great build I will copy yours, Happy New Year

[@MikeWaldt]

+Stephen McFadyen Thanks Stephen, I think you'll like it. The same to you and yours as well my friend Take care Mike

[@nancybrennemann2203]

Hi, Mike. Been following you for years. I finally decided to build a steady rest and found your old video. Just wanted you to know that I followed your video instructions and built my own from your plans! It turned out great and works beautifully. Thanks for making the video! From Nancy B in Ohio, USA.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Nancy glad to hear it worked out well for you and thanks for your kind words and support.

[@tingturner1]

Very well explained Mike and a sturdy bit of kit it looks too. Now for you to turn something thin and long 👍🏻😂

[@MikeWaldt]

+tingturner1 Thank you Glynn, I very pleased with it mate....you may be right there an' all ;) take care Mike

[@trevorclarke8596]

Hi Mike, nice and easy to follow (as usual) I am new to turning and have found your videos very helpful, thanks for posting them. All the best

[@MikeWaldt]

+Trevor Clarke Thanks Trevor, I appreciate your kind words and support my friend. Cheers Mike

[@holdemNE1]

6 years later........thank you for posting. I will be copying much of this design.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad to hear that you found this video helpful Mike and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jonathanmatch9630]

Great video Mike now I really have no excuse to just build one

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jonathan Match Thanks Jonathan Cheers Mike

[@yuvallahav]

Great build Mike, always like that type of steady rest, might make one if I find the time... I want to make a medium rest, for medium to small stuff, the large rest I made for the djembe video is just too much for small stuff...

[@MikeWaldt]

+Yuval Lahav Thanks Yuval, you'll be pleased with the result when you find the time to make one. Knowing you, it won't be that long before you do ;) Take care Mike

[@matt3642]

New camera Mike? Something looks different and a lot better nice project mate keep it up and upload again soon

[@matt3642]

Also just wanted to say your mentioned in my new video that's up hopes that's okay it's my support to UKIWS

[@MikeWaldt]

+Mats Turnings Hi Mat....same camera mate.....must have done something right for a change...lol. Thanks for your support and kind comments. Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Mats Turnings of course it's OK, thank you for giving us a shout out...I'll be watching it shortly, I was notified you had uploaded a new video, just haven't had chance to catch up with my video watch ;) Take care Mike

[@matt3642]

+Mike Waldt cheers Mike least I can do all the support and inspirations you guys have given me

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Mike, Finally got around to using my Vermarc Hollowing System last weekend, at a friend's place as he wanted to try it as well, so I now have to make my own lathe steady as my original one only fits my small lathe. Great video and I will check out Stephen Ogle's video, who I also have followed for quite some time. Cheers, Huw. PS I've posted a short video of my first hollow form on my Instagram and Facebook pages. Huw

[@MikeWaldt]

Hope you are enjoying your new hollowing rig Huw ... excuse the pun 😉. I was inspired by Stephen when I made mine.

[@jeffoldham3466]

mike that was a great video,,can you tell me about how you come up with the angle to put your arms,,i watched stephans video but he really don't go much into the details ,,,,,is there a simplier way for dummies like me to figure it out,,lol

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Jeff, I just split the "circle" into three (120°) see 3:05 then cut the channels to width at those points. Hope this helps Cheers Mike

[@jeffoldham3466]

great video mike,,you and carl Jacobsen are where I have learned everything I know,,gotta build me one of these steady rests and you explained it very well,,do you have a video on how you made your circle cutting jig for the bandsaw,,and is there a place I can purchase the rollers,,

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jeff, the rollers I got from a second hand pair of roller blades I got off eBay, and here is the link to the circle cutting jig. I have done two, but this is the upgraded one :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnLUaJKkd9WIqLs Hope this helps. Cheers Mike

[@andrewjackson4422]

Hi Mike I've been wanting to make one of these for ages. Well explained and easy to follow. Did you do a video on the bandsaw circle cutting jig you mentioned? If you did can you send me the link. Thanks Andrew

[@MikeWaldt]

+Andrew Jackson Thanks Andrew, here's the link to my "upgraded" circle cutting jig kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnLUaJKkd9WIqLs Hope this helps. Take care Mike

[@SteveTwoodturning]

Howdy Mike, Thanks mate very well explained... I must get busy and make one !! I should get it done within three or four years ;-) !! Cheers for sharing mate...

[@MikeWaldt]

+Templeboy Turnings Thanks for watching Steve, glad you liked it.....now get on and make one ;) Take care Mike

[@Bramsshed1913]

Brilliant Mike !! an extremely well made piece of kit and all very well explained ,Great video mate .... now there is no excuse for me not to make one lol Many thanks for sharing , Cheers for now Bram

[@MikeWaldt]

+Brams shed Thanks Bram, I'm pretty sure you'll be happy with it if you make one. Take care Mike

[@javiergarciadecuerva5977]

Perdón, ¿ hay alguna posibilidad de que se puedan poner las ruedas para adentro ?, ¿ no quedaría más equilibrado-centrado?, al quedar más estrecho ¿ no seria más cómodo y manejable ?. Gracias por su tiempo.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Javier García de Cuerva Gracias Javier por la gran sugerencia. Aclamaciones Mike

[@ChurchClown7]

Mike Waldt: My wheels just arrived. Got four wheels on sale/clearance on Amazon for $5.00 (USA). Had to pay $5.79 shipping as they didn't qualify for Amazon Prime. I'm off to Home Depot to purchase the plywood. I'll send you photos when it's done.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Donald Fugitt Hi Donald, those wheels were a good buy. Look forward to seeing the finished rest. Take care Mike

[@darlingwood]

Thank you very much for your knowledge

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure and thank you for watching.

[@evangeorge5898]

Great explanation 👌 👍 thanks

[@0602Jonboy]

Sorry Mike just realised I'd missed the bit re the wheels initially but caught it on the second viewing - Doh!

[@pete4199]

Very nice, and a happy new year to you.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Peter Boesen Thanks Peter, and the same to you my friend. Take care Mike

[@TerribleTim68]

So did I miss the part where you show how you found the correct height so that the outer ring is "centered" with your drive center?

[@MikeWaldt]

No you didn't miss it I missed that out! Sorry.

[@oaksho]

Very well explained Mike, when you come up with a design to keep the turner steady let me know as I'm almost at the age I will be needing one very soon. Lol Happy New Year to you mate. Tony

[@MikeWaldt]

+oaksho Thanks Tony, and LMAO....I know what you mean mate I assure you.....me thinks I have a fair few years on you matey ;) Take care, and a Happy New Year to you and your family as well. Mike

[@bbjorn5818]

This is really excellent - thank you!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found the video useful and thanks for watching.

[@TheProjectEngineer]

Three Quadrants eh? Cool build!

[@MikeWaldt]

+gaaunapoi123 I know, I know....brain freeze, I meant to say segments, but left it in, and well spotted Sir ;) Take care Mike

[@squirrelturdz6868]

Excellent, thanks for sharing! 🌎✌️👽❤️

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you much appreciated.

[@stefanomotta1768]

hello steven, I'm stefano.i really like your idea I want to publish it for my lathe, but I have a problem with the work base where some ideas are placed and tubular? thanks stefano

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Stefano, you would have to modify the riser and locking system to fit your lathe beds I would imagine.

[@telbera]

nice video mike thank you for all this videos

[@MikeWaldt]

+telbera sky Thank you Cheers Mike

[@monophoto1]

Great project, Mike. Thanks for sharing. I'm concerned about the cut across the circle required to get the bandsaw blade to the inner circle. A was to prevent that from becoming a weak point is after cutting the inner circle, rotate one of the two halves of the circle 120deg. That way, when you glue the two halves together, each of the cuts will be backed up by a solid layer of ply

[@MikeWaldt]

+Louie Powell Thanks Louie, thanks for the suggestion my friend, I have since glued the base to the ring, so 95% of the cut line is now supported by that base......but your method is sound as well. Take care Mike

[@rbdunn]

Thanks a lot Mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure Russ and thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@richardlees6764]

The steady could have been fixed to the lathe bed by extending the piece of wood in between and down below the bed and making a slot in it for a wedge. Very quick to adjust. This is the way I hold the 'poppits" for my pole lathe. Yes, Im wanting a steady for my pole lathe but it must look authentic , no rollerblade wheels!

[@richardlees6764]

My entire pole lathe is made to take to events and is held together with wedges they are very powerful tools

[@IanMaude]

Great video as always Mike and nicely explained. I know where to come back when I need one of these :)

[@MikeWaldt]

+Ian Maude Thanks Ian, appreciate it mate. Happy New Year Mike

[@spencerbrown2594]

I enjoy the video. Thank you for sharing

[@MikeWaldt]

+Spencer Brown Thank you Spencer, glad you found it of interest. Take care Mike