Compound Rest Top, 9x20 Bench Lathe

Finally got around to swapping out the old top and this one bolts on with zero fuss, the height sits perfectly for my 4-way tool post so I can actually use all four positions without shimming. Machined surfaces are dead flat, which makes a noticeable difference in chatter during heavier cuts.

Was pleasantly surprised by how precisely this compound rest top sits on the lathe—the height works perfectly for my 4-way tool post. Machining a few parts already shows no play or wobble.

The compound rest top fits my bench lathe exactly and sits at the perfect height for the 4-way tool post, so everything lines up without shimming. I was worried about the swap, but the machining is clean and it bolted right on in a few minutes.