Product Listing

Sherline 1074

Steady Rest

$50.60 In Stock

All materials have a tendency to deflect away from the cutting tool when you are turning them in a lathe. This tendency is especially noticeable on long, slender parts and long pieces of bar stock, which makes it quite difficult to hold close tolerances. The best way to support a long part is with a center mounted in the tailstock. However, for one reason or another this is not always possible. As an example, it may be a piece of stock that you want to center drill so that you can mount it between centers, or it may be a part where a center drill hole would ruin the looks of the part. Whatever the reason, steady rests provide a means of supporting the part. The Sherline steady rest has three adjustable brass blades mounted in a holder that mounts on the bed of the lathe. These blades can be adjusted to the diameter of the part to provide necessary support. Another advantage of the steady rest that is often overlooked is the fact that work held in position by the rest turns concentrically with its outside diameter. This means that concentricity is assured when working near the steady rest, because, at that point, it must be running perfectly true despite imperfections in how it is chucked or centered at either end.

The easiest way to set up a steady rest is to first mount the part to be machined in a collet or 3-jaw chuck. Then mount the steady rest onto the bed of the lathe and slide it over the free end of the part and up as close to the chuck as it will go. The three blades can then be adjusted inward until they lightly contact the part, supporting it, but not binding it. Once the blades are set and locked in place, the steady rest can be slid back out to support the free end of the part. If you want to check the accuracy of your setup, you can use a dial indicator mounted on the crosslide. Once you are satisfied with the setup, apply a drop or two of oil where the blades come in contact with the part, and you are ready to start machining. The Sherline steady rest will accommodate any size part up to 1.75" (44mm) in diameter.

Zoom image

Vendor	Sherline (new window)
Model No.	1074
Availability	In Stock(explain)
Shipping Weight	1 lbs
Size	0x0x0"
	Add to Favorites
	View All Favorites
Quantity

Price	$50.60
How much to ship? Add the item to your shopping cart to get a quick quote!

Sherline 1074

Steady Rest

$50.60 In Stock

Lathe Tooling/Accessories

Products

Information & Policies

Vendors

Location and Hours



	Home Vendors Information View Cart Account
Atlas Machinery Supply Ltd. 233 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4 (416) 598-3553 info@atlas-machinery.com Since 1954 Hours: Monday - Wednesday 9am - 6pm Thursday 9am - 7pm Friday - Saturday 9am - 5pm
Join Us May 31st - June 2nd, Sale, Open House, Festool Demo's, Domino XL Launch June 1st And 2nd Free Shipping On All Festool, Fluke And Laser Orders Over $125 In Canada Atlas Will Be Closed Monday May 21st For Victoria Day