Recently I took delivery of a very nice Vicmarc VL150 lathe but the tool rest is about the only thing I do not like about the lathe. Im my opinion it is not a good design for spindle turning, at least not the small spindle turning I prefer. One very good feature though was the move by Vicmarc to a 25.4 mm or 1" tool post on the VL150 which opens up a whole range of after market accessories and allows me to use my favourite Woodfast tool rests on the lathe. Maybe I should paint them blue :D. ( I know Powderpost reckons my new lathe should be yellow :cool:.)
So I became curious about what others prefer in a tool rest. Is there a preference or a distinction between bowl & spindle tool rests?
VL150 Tool Rest.jpgWoodfast Tool Rest.jpg
So I became curious about what others prefer in a tool rest. Is there a preference or a distinction between bowl & spindle tool rests?
VL150 Tool Rest.jpgWoodfast Tool Rest.jpg
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