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Kevin wrote:
In addition to the buffing supplies I asked about a week or so ago,
another item has been added to my wish list. I have a Jet 12-36 and
it serves my current needs admirably. However I would like to change
the tool post and rest. Any opinions (boy, there's a question asking
for it!) about the shape of the tool rest? Round? Flat? What works for
those of you that have had both? Pros and cons of both? Thanks for
the info.

I have all three types, leaning toward the work, vertical and round.
The round type always moves the fulcrum further from the work. For
some purposes this is ok, for some it makes a difference. On the
whole, I like the leaning type better. All of my smaller ones are
vertical and have had no problem with them.

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Gerald Ross
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