On Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:18:04 -0000, 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.

Great info from the group.. gotta add my 2 cents, though..

I turn 5 or 6 days a week and have several types of rest.. flat top, round rod,
etc...

The flat top ones work well for me in scraper type cuts but I'm not really as
comfortable with them with gouges as with the traditional beveled rests that
come with the lathes..
My lathe came with a 12" one and I've added a 6" and 4" also... (4" is mostly
for pens or close work)
Jet wanted way too much for them and I ended up buying the Delta rests on
Amazon..
The Delta posts were about an inch too long for the Jet and had to be cut
shorter.. Very easy, a few minutes with a hacksaw..

As George said, there must be a reason that this style has been the standard for
so long..

I used a gift certificate to buy one of the "modular" sets, with posts for both
the mini and 1442, but they're a PITA to change and the only one I really use is
the box scraper rest..


mac

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