Hi Ed ,, I don't have the luxury of a CNC, nor justify the expense, it would be just another surface to pile stuff on,( couldn't afford it anyway),so I'll have to manage with a jigsaw and router,,. just switching over to Stephen Ogle's channel to watch his take on the steady-rest ,,. Stay safe,, Regards Alf
I understand what you mean. I couldn't afford a CNC off the shelf either. That's what I made mine out of conduit and 3d printed parts. You can definitely make one with a jigsaw and router. Have a blessed day! - Ed
Thank you Ken! I used it in my latest project and will be making some improvements to the plans. I tried added dust collection, but it went horribly wrong. That CNC's design doesn't lend itself too well to that, but I'm about to upgrade to a different design that will be more rigid and accurate. Last pieces coming Saturday (2.2 kw spindle). Oh boy can't wait to build it! - Ed
Very nice, I like how that looks. I have been meaning to build one for my lathe. Now I have no excuse to wait any longer. Thank you for sharing your video.
searched for diy build for steady rest. I clicked on this one as you have same lathe as me. Imaging my disappointment seeing it is made with cnc. Ok you can not please every subscriber! What is this wonderful cnc you are using and how much are they? grin. Seriously a good video, I am just wondering how to make this without fancy tools.
Thank you for watching! Using a CNC is only one option. In the plans, that I sell on my website, are PDF files that can be used to make templates. Print them out making sure to use 100% or actual size setting. Cut them out and stick them to some 1/4" MDF. Trace out the shape and cut them, proud of the line, on the bandsaw. Now you have a template that you can use to make this out of plywood. I hope that helps, but if not, please don't hesitate to drop me an email. - Ed
G'Day Ed. Great job and build detail. I have considered building one many times and it would have been handy on past projects. For me it is cost and time to make. Sorry to say but I bought one recently. In saying that, I am considering making another one (as a backup) Great build. Can't wait to see how well it works for you. ☺️☺️☺️ Rob
@@WolfRidgeWoodworking Hi Ed. Thanks for asking. If these are 76mm so I guess they should be at least 90-100 mm. It would be more stable. Thank you. I like your workings.
I need one and this looks like a good one. There are several versions on YT by other makers but this is the first one I have seen that you can open up like you have done. I have no CNC and would like the dimensions of the diameters you used, although it shouldn't be hard to figure out something for my lathe. And I have a bunch of skateboard wheels. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.
Thank you Glen! The interior diameter is 12". The circle and the arms are all 2" wide. The arms are actually a little too long and I will be remaking them. They are currently 14" long and should be closer to 9". I hope that helps and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have further questions that I can help with. - Ed
Exactly what I was thinking, watched a few videos, 1st one that I've seen that has a top & bottom section, love that idea, and I don't have a cnc yet at least I don't need a full size piece of wood as I can draw and then use a router, hope yours came out good, Cheers 🍻
Thank you for watching! I wouldn't change anything. It does a great job adding stability to longer turnings and it's easy to take on and off the lathe. - Ed
I downloaded the carve files and have all the parts cut out. I like you, I may cut the bottom off about 1/2 inch. I modified the file for my Jet 1440. Im looking forward to turning my first vase. I do need some assistance attaching the wheels. Are there washers needed for spacers between the arms and the wheels?
Thank you! www.wolfridgewoodworking.com/shop/p/steady-rest-plans is the link to the plans, but it currently only contains the VCarve project and PDF. I'm going to be making some modifications to the files this coming week and will include a DXF. - Ed
Thank you Stephen! You certainly don't need a CNC. A bandsaw and a router is all you really need. I just happened to have a DIY CNC that I built on the cheap. - Ed
Thank you Art! You actually will be able to see it in use today (6/18). I recently used it on a project and it performed great. I will be making some modifications from lessons learned. - Ed
Great design, wish I had a cnc! I need to build a rest. Might have to use your design.....thanks. Three arms adequate in your experience? Thanks again, cheers from MT
Thank you! You certainly don't need a CNC. Just a bandsaw and a router will do the trick. I used this on a recent project and it worked great. I do believe that the three arms are adequate. - Ed
It's a DIY CNC called MPCNC. I built it from info on this website: www.v1engineering.com/ I'm in the process of building a new one based on this site: threedesign.store/
Thank you for sharing your plan. I had designed one as one piece but was having a hard time thinking of how to get a straight hole through the bottom to mount it to the base of the lathe. Your design solves that issue.
I look to videos based on their title so I can learn tricks or save time according to manual force and power tools. Saying "How to make a steady rest" is different than "How I use my CNC router to easily make a steady rest, and you can to if you buy a CNC router." At that point people with routers don't need your instruction.
