Steady Rest

“If your turning is ten or more times longer than its diameter, you will probably experience workpiece vibration. Often called “chatter”, you will notice it first as a sound—a squeaking rattle or screeching sound coming from the tool, and you will feel the vibrations.” This article describes how to use a steady rest to stop workpiece vibrations.  This device makes turning of long and thin workpieces much easier.

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