General Maxi-lathe VS question

[Brian MacDonald]

Hi, I just purchased a General Maxi-Lathe VS. It comes standard with a cast 6" tool rest. I purchased an aftermarket toolrest set (I believe it's probably from PSI) and they must have been designed for a 10" mini, as the post is too short for the General's 12" swing.

Does anyone have a source for aftermarket rests for this lathe? No luck on Google.

Thanks,

Brian

[John Fricke]

A lot of people make their own or get them made at a welding shop. Using round tool steel to slide your cutting tools on is nicer than the boughten cast iron ones.

[Greg Bender]

Brian,
Congrats on the new lathe,check out Packard Woodworks and Craft Supplies,The Woodturning Catalog.They both have a great selection to choose from.If you know someone who has a welder you can make alot of what you need yourself.Get a piece of 1 inch OD bar stock and go to town.Good Luck,
Greg

[David Walser]

Brian,

There are lots of after market tool rests available. You just need to know your swing and the diameter of the post on your tool rest. Here's a link to Craft Supplies USA's page: http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Lathe_Accessories___Tool_Rests?Args=

Of the ones listed, the first I'd look at is the Robust Comfort Tool Rest.

Good luck!

[Mike Lipke]

those who have the ones from Robust Lathes love them due to the 1/4 hardened steel bar right where the gouge meets the rest. Google them.
They have lots of different varieties, and they are reasonable.

[Bernie Weishapl]

+1 for the Robust tool rests. I love mine.

[Gordon Seto]

Ditto on the Robust tool rest.

[Brian MacDonald]

Sorry for the delay in answering. I appreciate the info, Robust seems the way to go.

Thanks!