centre steady

Ged Meager	03/09/2009 22:41:53
222 forum posts	I have a cl 3 Record lathe and have got to turn 4 thin legs can anybody recomend a cetre steady that would fit a record lathe thanks woodturner ged. Edited By Ged Meager on 03/09/2009 22:42:49
Sparky	03/09/2009 23:51:47
7631 forum posts 22 photos	Ged What size are they? You maybe able to get away without a steady if you cup the leg in the middle with your hand when turning around that area. Marc
dennis wake	03/09/2009 23:52:05
2044 forum posts 1451 photos 1 articles	hi Ged have you looked in the turners retreat they had a center stedy on ther web site. dennis
Dave Atkinson	04/09/2009 11:10:17
672 forum posts 115 photos	Ged I'd start at the tailstock end and then use my hand to keep it from oscillating. Cheers dave
Ged Meager	04/09/2009 15:48:01
222 forum posts	I have managed to turn one leg . Snapped two Difficult to use my hand to cut down the oscilating as I'n a disabled turner due to a severe stroke Rt handed, Lt hand near useless but thanks for you comments will try yurners retreat .Thanks guys always value you advice GED
Ron Davis	04/09/2009 20:26:07
1619 forum posts 201 photos	There was aplan to make one in GW recently. I keep meaning to make one, I have rollerskate wheels in the cupboard for years! Ron
Ged Meager	07/09/2009 22:49:18
222 forum posts	Thanks Ron I ha the last 4years worth of GWW if you could give me some idea of the one with the plans in I would be very grateful your WOODTURNER GED
Vaughn	08/09/2009 13:03:36
92 forum posts 34 photos	Hi Ged. look in the january 2009 issue of the woodworker, page 60.
Ron Davis	08/09/2009 19:53:22
1619 forum posts 201 photos	Cheers Vaughn saved me having to look Ron
George Arnold	08/09/2009 19:58:52
1834 forum posts 191 photos	A cheap steady can be made from a piece of hard wood, cut a v at the center height of the lathe ad attach it to the bed or toolrest. apply candle wax as a lubricant. George
Ged Meager	15/09/2009 22:46:14
222 forum posts	Thanks for all your help and ideas guys but good old Axminster came to the rescue with one that cost about 35 quid I think it was any way its fitted it works and all four legs ha ve been turn successfully GED
Sparky	16/09/2009 13:25:18
7631 forum posts 22 photos	Nice one Ged, Dont forget those images in your album Marc
Alan T.	16/09/2009 19:40:04
1033 forum posts 98 photos	Hello Ged, I'd like to see that too. Photos please. Cheers Alan T.
Ron Davis	16/09/2009 19:42:21
1619 forum posts 201 photos	Thanks George, why didn't I think of that Ron
Ged Meager	06/10/2009 22:34:44
222 forum posts	Thanks guys I will post an album as soon as I can save enough pennies to buy a camera will have to be after the election Mr Cameron want to stop my didsability allowance. unfortunately stroke damage is permanent Mr Cameron.But I'm still trying making a bookcase at present should finish it next week bit of luck love to all you woodies keep up the good work its not just a hobby but thegreatest therapy thyere is in my opinion GED