Steady Rest, 9x20 Bench Lathe

I’d been struggling with chatter on longer shafts, but this steady rest supports up to 2.2 inches perfectly and the included clamping foot made installation a breeze. My SIEG SC50 now cuts cleanly even on thin stock—definitely money well spent.

The clamping setup with the included foot and washer made mounting this steady rest onto my 9x20 lathe surprisingly quick. I've been using it to support some longer stock around 2 inches, and it holds steady without any vibration.

Finally, a steady rest that actually fits my 9x20 without any fiddly shimming—the clamping foot and included nut make mounting straightforward. The 2.2" max diameter covers everything I turn, and the support feels solid even on longer stock.