If you think about the field in a bar which is magnetized, you might use it
to your advantage. Skew pole N, rest pole N ought to produce a maglev for
truly frictionless use. Other end might stick.

"Kevin & Theresa Miller" wrote in message
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George wrote:
I use magnetic bars for the tools.

I do too. I also wax the top of my tool rest. The tools slide just fine.
On
smaller tools I'll notice some resistance when lifting the tool off the
bar, but
when I'm cutting I want the tool *on* the bar. Fewer surprises that way!
So
for me it's a non-issue...