follow rest

Hey all, I thought I'd share a possible solution to an issue I've had a few times when needing a little extra support while turning and/or threading on the lathe. I need to make a left hand threaded lead screw and the diameter will be too small and it will be too long to remain rigid while...

Hi, I have an old South Bend 9A that came with a nice taper attachment. I want to buy a follow rest for it, but wonder if it is possible to mount it while the taper attachment is on the lathe. Would I need to remove the taper attachment in order to use a follow rest? If so, is it a big pain to...

Looking for a tailstock and steady rest for a 2535 12" Logan lathe. Currently has a 10" tailstock with a spacer to make it fit. Also need a faceplate for L-00 spindle. Will trade or part trade if someone needs the smaller tailstock. Any other Logan 12" parts may be considered also.

A couple years ago I bought a Delta Rockwell 11" lathe. Turned out the lathe needed more work than I suspected when I bought it, which necessitated that I find a lathe on which to make a few new shafts and cut a few bushings. I found this little 9A at a reasonable price, nicely tooled, taper...