“2 Wheel Heavy Duty Steady Rest.”

What makes this steady different is that it has only two wheels, is designed to support heavy workpieces, and is completely open on top.

This steady isn’t for everybody in every situation, but when it is the right tool for the job, there is nothing better. It is value-priced, solid as a rock, and eliminates many of the shortcomings associated with other steadies.

Who needs a Heavy Work Support two-wheel steady rest?

1)Anyone who works with large heavy items, such as large vases or columns, and needs to remove the tailstock for hollowing, etc.

2)Anyone with a regular, steady rest that isn’t robust enough to hold heavy items without shifting. Easily supports up to 200 pounds. The manufacturer rates each wheel for 300 pounds.

3)Anyone who needs unobstructed access to the top of the workpiece for their laser pointer or camera system

4)Anyone who needs a steady rest that has no wobble when placed on an uneven surface, such as a vase or urn

5)Anyone who wants variable non-symmetric support depending on the operation.

6)Anyone who uses a lifting device to mount the blank on their lathe due to the weight

7)Anyone with a lathe that will handle heavy items

8)Anyone wanting a robust heavy work support for a fraction of the cost of a heavy-duty steel three or four-wheel steady rest

9)All wood lathes with a 16-inch swing or larger.

10)Designed for larger, heavier lathes, so not for everyone.

11)Workpiece Diameters over 5 inches