Am I wrong in saying the larger closed item is a steady rest while the open one is a follower rest. The follower rest moves in combination with and stays close to the cutting tool as it moves along the workpiece. I think this is correct?
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On Jan 20, 2019, at 4:31 PM, Robert Downs via Groups.Io <
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I agree.? Besides being probably a little stiffer, the ¡°B¡± version does not require disturbing your top jaw setting in order to remove or install the part that is being supported.
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Robert Downs
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The steady rest in the first Pic. is much better when you remove the work piece. I personally prefer the one in the first pic. it has a closed support
On Sunday, January 20, 2019, 11:35:46 AM EST, Dave Matticks <dpm100@...> wrote:
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Date: 1/20/19 10:15 (GMT-06:00)
Subject: [atlas-craftsman IO] Atlas 10" Lathe Steady Rest Question
Hi,
? ?I have a 10 Atlas QC42 that came with a 10-326 steady rest and I recently aquired a 10-326B steady rest with some other parts I bought.? I did not realize Atlas made 2 options.? I only plan to keep one of them and the 10-326 B seems to be more robust and I believe would make removing and installing parts easier.? Aside from these differences, are there any advantages of one over the other?? (I have attached pics of each)
I appreciate your input,
Thanks,
Larry
