DELTA 46-711 12-Inch Tool Rest For Lathes

by Delta

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Delta 46-711 12-Inch Tool Rest For Lathes

Product Description

Tool rests provide support for wood lathe turning tools, allowing more control and safer operation.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 6.5 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004Z034
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 46-711
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,923 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Fragile-- Handle with care, November 28, 2007

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Ray T. Tench (Versailles, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DELTA 46-711 12-Inch Tool Rest For Lathes (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've managed to break two of these things-- the head snaps off the stem, during a normal turning operation, if you put too much weight on the ends. It pays to keep your chisels very sharp and don't try to take too much off at once. I also broke one of their french-curve toolrests the same way the other day. They are indispensable for bowl-turning, so I ordered another one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars delta lathe tool rest, October 1, 2007

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Ronald H. Johnson "Ron Johnson" (Warner Robins Ga.) - See all my reviews
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Inadequate for my application. tool rest post (should be 1") would not fit my tool rest holder, which has a 1" hole. I reduced the size of the shaft and then found the shaft is to short for proper use on my lathe. I did not return for refund because I altered the shaft diameter to fit my 1" tool rest holder.

5.0 out of 5 stars I reduced it to 6 inches, January 25, 2012

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Captain Scott (Lexington MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DELTA 46-711 12-Inch Tool Rest For Lathes (Tools & Home Improvement)

I needed a 6" tool rest for my 12" Delta lathe but could not find one with this short 1" diameter shaft. I bought this 12" rest and lopped the ends of with a Sawsall to get my 6" tool rest. Works great. To see the video, search Youtube for "Making a 6" tool rest for lathe"