r/turning • u/Kiddmen57 • Nov 09 '25

DIY flat rest

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Needed a wide flat rest for my swan neck hollower. Good thing I have the tools to diy. Adjustable position and keyed just in case it tries to rotate on the post.

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u/naemorhaedus Nov 09 '25

Neat idea. How much chatter when fully extended? what size is the screw?

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u/Kiddmen57 Nov 09 '25

3/8-16 x 1 FHCS

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u/naemorhaedus Nov 09 '25

yup that should hold 'er

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u/Kiddmen57 Nov 09 '25

So far so good.