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DIY Finger Conversion Kit, Ball Bearing

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$8.72 $11.95 In stock

This kit will convert your steady rest to a ball bearing steady rest.

  1. Drill and tap your existing fingers #10-32.
  2. Use an arbor press to push the cap screw through the bearing.
  3. Assemble with the lock washer behind the bearing to provide clearance. 

The kit includes three bearings, three cap screws and three lock washers. Fingers not included

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Christopher ★★★★★

Took an afternoon to drill and tap my existing fingers to #10-32, and the cap screws seated cleanly through the bearings with a simple press. The whole assembly spins so much smoother now, no more chatter on long shafts. Just wish the instructions had a clearer diagram for the lock step.

Natalie Q. ★★★★★

The arbor press method worked perfectly for seating those cap screws through the bearings, and the #10-32 tap threads cut cleanly into my existing fingers. Took about an hour total and now the steady rest spins smooth as glass with zero chatter.

Madison ★★★★★

Finally, a steady rest that doesn’t leave witness marks on my work – the ball bearings roll smoothly. Installation was straightforward with my arbor press, and the cap screw fit the bearing perfectly.