Setting Up a Steady Rest

If your lathe work involves long workpieces, you're likely going to need a steady rest. Here's how to set it up correctly. Steady rests are a must when it comes to turning applications. These important workholding devices are typically used to hold in place and avoid deflection of long workpieces (3xD and above sticking outside of the chuck). In this video tutorial, Matt Schmelzer, CNC instructor at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, goes through the process of setting up a steady rest on a lathe engine and making sure it's aligned to the chuck. Did you find this video useful? Leave a comment below and don’t forget to subscribe. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This video is part of our new video series: ” LEARNING FROM THE PROS”! We are collaborating with educators from the most advanced technical schools around the country to provide you with tips and tricks, educational videos, and machining technology insights that will help you become a better machinist and learn something new about our beloved metalworking trade. This demonstration is part of the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's program. To learn more about the manufacturing programs at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College visit https://www.nwtc.edu/academics/progra... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Practical Machinist is the largest and most engaged metalworking community across the web. With more than 170,000 registered members and 350,000+ social media followers, Practical Machinist is the easiest way to learn new techniques, get answers quickly, and discuss common challenges with your peers. Visit Practical Machinist today to join the community and start connecting with your peers. Become a Practical Machinist member (https://www.practicalmachinist.com/) Like us on Facebook (  / practicalmac..  ) Follow us on Instagram (  / practicalma..  ) Follow us on Twitter (  / prac_machinist  ) Connect with us on LinkedIn (  / prac..  ) #machining #lathe #metalworking