Robust Steady Rest

Proudly made in the USA, Robust steady rests are available in eight different sizes to fit wood lathes from 12″ to 25″ swing (diameter). Handcrafted from the finest materials, these premium steady rests are built to last a lifetime with minimal maintenance. Each steady rest features a heavy-duty rolled-angle iron ring welded to a rigid machined base, laser-cut steel adjustable support arms powder-coated black, and roller wheels made of quality non-marking polyurethane with ABEC 7 bearings for long life. Every steady rest is supplied with all necessary hardware, including adjustable alignment bars and a universal clamp. High-quality, fully adjustable locking levers are similar to those used on Robust lathes.

• Includes 3 support arms, support wheels, clamp block, and alignment bars. Additional arms are available separately.
• Heavy-duty angle iron ring welded to a rigid machined base, ensuring strength and stability.
• Precision laser-cut steel adjustable support arms for exact fit and positioning.
• Black powder-coated for added durability and good looks.
• Non-marking polyurethane wheels with high-performance ABEC 7 bearings for smooth operation and long life.
• Adjustable tenon bars and universal hold-down for a precision fit on the lathe bed.
• High-quality metal locking levers are similar to those used on Robust lathes.
• Support arms are adjustable in 10° increments, providing flexibility in positioning.
• Adjustable metal locking levers.
• Additional support arms with wheel are available separately.
• Shipped direct to customer from Robust Tools facility

Sizes/Fit

• 12” - Jet 1221, Oneway 1224, Rikon 1216, and most 12” capacity lathes
• 14” - Robust Scout, Jet 1440, Powermatic 2014, Harvey T-40, and most 14” capacity lathes
• 16” - Robust Sweet 16, Nova 16” lathes, Oneway 1640, Jet 1640, Grizzly 16x46, and most 16” capacity lathes
• 18” - Laguna 1836, Rikon 18x24, Teknatool/Nova Nebula 18”, and most 18” capacity lathes
• 20” - Powermatic 3520, 2020, Oneway 2036, Grizzly 20x36, and most 20” capacity lathes
• 22” - Grizzly 22x42, Shop Fox 22x42, and most 22” capacity lathes
• 24” - Vicmarc VL300, Powermatic 4224, Oneway 2436, Laguna 2436, Harvey T-60, and most 24” capacity lathes
• 25” - Robust American Beauty