VB36 Toolrests

Luthier Guitar Wood Supply

RIKON POWER TOOLS
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VB36 Toolrests withstand the potentially huge loads to which the lathe may subject them. VB36 toolrests are made from a combination of materials. The toolbearing blade is cast from SG (Spheroidal Graphite) iron which has about the same tensile strength as mild steel ¥ that is, about twice the tensile strength of ordinary cast iron. The 40mm diameter vertical post that carries the blade is machined from EN8 steel, much tougher and harder than mild steel and impervious to the indenting pressure from clamping screws. VB36 rests are carefully designed to permit the use of any preferred grip without the fingers becoming entrapped when the tool handle is held low, and to allow a full traverse of the rest without the hand or fingers having to adjust to changing contours.