This rectangle tool rest was originally designed with the Simple Scraper IV to reduce tool overhang & vibrations and improve cutting while deep hollowing boxes, bowls or other vessels. However, we discovered that this is quite beneficial to use with our other square shaft tools as it helps keep the tool flat and the cutter at the lathe center line and greatly reduces "teeter tottering" that can be common from a standard tool rest. We also like to use this with the Simple Parting Tool as the tool body can be on the flat tool rest, which greatly helps keep the tool steady and the tip at the center line.
This rectangle scraper tool rest helps to reduce overhang when turning boxes, bowls or other large items. This tool rest greatly improves your tools performance, reducing chatter and resulting in a much nicer finish.
Works with any tools, not just the Simple Scraper. Ideally used with Simple Scraper IV when hollowing inside a deep vessel. However, we're loving this flat steady surface for outside turning, parting and also bottom finishing when holding your project with a vacuum chuck.
Tool Rest Platform:
Vertical Post:
Clamping Collar
Sold as tool rest only, lathe, banjo and turning tools not included.