Does anyone have the Robert Sorby tool rest system for their PM3520C I need to purchase a 1" post but I don't know the length
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Robert Sorby tool rest question
- Thread starter Christopher Ruckert
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Could do what I did, I picked the shortest available post and then cut it down to size needed for my HF lathe - Although that'd probably be way too short for Powermatic, so you could just grab the longest available (I believe they are all priced the same?) and then cut down to size if needed. posts cut with a hacksaw rather easily. However, after trying the straight and S-curve rests on mine, I came to find I really prefer the Oneway rests I had been using - the round bar sorby rests just aren't quite right.. So bear that in mind before going whole hog on the Sorby modular system - Might want to try using a round tool rest (could have one welded up from 1 inch bar stock?) to see if you like it.
*also - I thought they gave the length of the tool rest posts , and if they do, then measure one of your powermatic posts?
*also - I thought they gave the length of the tool rest posts , and if they do, then measure one of your powermatic posts?
I already have the system, but it was for a different lathe with a smaller post diameter.. I already have quite a few of the attachments - I just need a 1" post. I would measure the length of the Powermatic post but the machine won't be delivered until after the new year
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Ah I see. that clarifies things - I have no idea on that for sure, but, from google: Powermatic Tool Rests These tool rests are made for the Powermatic models 3520 and 4224 lathes. They have a 1" diameter post and measure 8" from the bottom of the post to the top of the rest where the tool sits. So, assuming Sorby rest would be around 1 inch diameter, to get an equivalent length , seems to me you'd want a tool rest post around 7 inches. or something like that?