Hi Don

I'm not quite sure what you mean by toolrest and holder, I assume that
"the bracket attached to the pipe" means the so called banjo and that
you need what we call the toolrest, If that is the case I have made my
toolrests myself and have pictures of them in one of my albums on the net.
Have a look and see if that's what you need, they are very simple to make.

Hope that's some help for you.

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

BigDaddy wrote:
I have aquired a craftsman 12" lathe that is very shiny and fixing to be
mounted to it's' new base. It was amde in 1974. The previous owner could not
find the tool rest holder or tool rest for it. It has the bracket that is
attached to the pipe.
I am looking to make the tool rest and holder to save a few dollers since my
layoff has left me short of spending cash.
Can someone point me in the direction in need to go to find advice on this.
I have googled myself to death and thougth someone here might have already
made their own and could offer advice.

Thanks
Don
Ft. Worth, TX