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Steady Rests - Robust Tools

Steady Rests - Robust Tools

Drop ship item - please call Chad to order: 480-590-2003

Product Specs

  • Robust steady rests are available in eight different sizes to fit wood lathes from 12″ to 25″ swing (diameter).
  • Constructed from a heavy duty rolled angle iron ring welded to a rigid machined base.
  • The arms are made from precision laser cut steel.
  • They are professionally powder coated black.
  • The wheels are quality non-marking polyurethane with ABEC 7 bearings.
  • All hardware is included.

Details:

  • 12" Steady Rest: Maximum Diameter: 10 1/2″ Minimum Diameter with three arms: 1 3/4″
  • 14" Steady Rest: Maximum Diameter: 12″ Minimum Diameter with three arms: 1 3/8″
  • 16" Steady Rest: Maximum Diameter: 14 1/2″ Minimum Diameter with three arms: 1 3/8″
  • 18" Steady Rest: Maximum Diameter: 16″ Minimum Diameter with three arms: 1 3/8″
  • 20" Steady Rest: Maximum Diameter: 18 1/2″ Minimum Diameter with three arms: 1 3/8″
  • 22" Steady Rest: Maximum Diameter: 20″ Minimum Diameter with three arms: 1 3/8″
  • 24" Steady Rest: Maximum Diameter: 22 1/2″ Minimum Diameter with three arms: 1 3/8″
  • 25" Steady Rest: Maximum Diameter: 23 1/2″ Minimum Diameter with three arms: 1 3/8″

More Info

  • The tenon is adjustable to fit your lathe bed and there is a universal hold-down. The high quality locking levers are the same ones we use on our lathes.
  • The arms are positional anywhere you want in 10° increments. Each steady rest is shipped with three arms, and extra arms can be purchased if you want additional support.
  • Common sizes are usually in stock, others made to order in 3-4 weeks.
  • To pick the steady rest you need, please refer to your lathe size. For instance, a 16″ swing lathe needs the 16″ steadyrest.

Extra Arms

  • Extra Arm for 12 & 14" Steady Rests: $125
  • Extra Arm for 16 & 18" Steady Rests: $125
  • Extra Arm for 20 & 22" Steady Rests: $135
  • Extra Arm for 24 & 25" Steady Rests: $135
Steady Rest Option
$565.00 USD
$565.00 USD
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These steady rests mean business—literally. Built from heavy-duty rolled angle iron welded to a rigid machined base, they're engineered to handle serious woodturning work without flinching. The precision laser-cut steel arms keep your workpiece exactly where you want it, while the professional black powder coat finish looks sharp and resists wear.



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Robust Tools

Our goal is to bring you the finest in woodturning lathes and accessories. We pride ourselves in listening to you, our customers and non-customers, and incorporating the very best of your ideas into our product line.

We recognize that when you buy Robust lathe, you buy the lathe of a lifetime, and we pledge to do our best to make that dream come true. Lathes are made to order, and you can expect a lead time of 6-12 weeks. Please call or email for a more accurate time frame. Lathes can be purchased direct from us or from one of our woodturning professionals, all of whom are committed to woodturning, just like you.