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A steady rest does not need to be uber accurately on center. The fingers individually adjust, and only are a problem with fitting on really small diameter work. Coarse errors can slightly limit the actual work sizes that will fit compared to the nominal design amounts, that is about all. Mostly a steady rest only needs to be sturdy and accept the size material you will be using.I like that style finger adjustment, looks great.
Nice work.
The trick is to get the datum point in the direct center of the steady circle correct?
I know the height of the spindle center line, how do you measure the dead center of the steady circle? (please forgive my descriptive ignorance)
Sure Jeff. I'll do it in the morning.Hey Ted,
Could you please take one of your adjusters apart and take a picture of how it is made?
Thanks,
Jeff