"S"; Tool Rest for Delta, Jet & Turncrafter Mini Lathes

Better than I expected

I'm just learning bowl turning, so I didn't know what I really was looking for in a curved tool rest. I an very pleased with what I purchased. My instructor at my bowl turning class was impressed with the quality as well.

If you don't have an "S" rest yet, buy this one! The quality is excellent, and best of all, it makes turning bowls, vases and other items much safer to do. I'm new to turning, but this rest really gave me better control by increasing support and keeping my tools steady while hollowing.

Lathe tool rest

The tool rest has a good shape for getting into the interior of a bowl. The paint on it is not so good. As I moved tools over it, the paint wore off. When I went past the worn spot, it caused my tool to jerk, ending up with a gouge in the work.

I feel that the top bar is too bulky.

Great tool rest

This is a well-made tool rest at a good price indeed. The design is perfect for most of the work we do, but for the smallest of the hollow vessels.