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The steady rest serves as a support for long shafts. The
steady rest can should be placed along the ways where the
most support can be given to the workpiece and still allow
for all of your intended lathe operations.
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(% Carefully place the steady rest on the lathe bedways.
)% Loosen the finger lock nuts so the finger position can
be adjusted (see =`^li\)*).
*% Loosen the steady rest lock nut (see =`^li\)*), and
position the steady rest where desired.
+% Tighten the steady rest lock nut.
,% Clamp the workpiece into the chuck and position the
tailstock to support the workpiece.
-% Turn the adjustment knobs so the fingers are snug
against the workpiece, and then tighten the finger
lock nuts.
.% Lubricate the finger tips with an anti-seize lubricant
during operation.
/% After prolonged use, the fingers will show wear.
Either mill or file the tips for a new contact surface.
=`^li\)*% Steady rest.
Finger
Adjustment
Knob
Steady
Rest
Lock Nut
Finger
Lock Nut
=`^li\)+% Follow rest.
Adjustment Knob
Finger
Carriage
Cap
Screw
Finger
Lock Nut
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The follow rest in =`^li\)+ is mounted on the front
of the carriage directly above the ways and follows the
movement of the tool. The follow rest requires only two
fingers, as the cutting tool acts as the third. The follow
rest is used on long, slender parts to prevent flexing of
the workpiece from the pressure of the cutting tool.
The sliding fingers are set similar to those of the steady
rest —free of play but not binding. Always lubricate during
operation. After prolonged use, the fingers will need to
be milled or filed to clean up the contact surface.