Accessories

Delta Tool Rest
This tooling at best just functional, of marginal quality and way over priced as all Delta Accesories seem to be. The tool rest surface is reasonably strait and smooth as compared to other similar brands. So far I have had better like purchaseing after market goods for my Delta Lathe.
There are iron castings a plenty but they very extensively in both material and workmanship.

Fragile-- Handle with care
I've managed to break two of these things-- the head snaps off the stem, during a normal turning operation, if you put too much weight on the ends. It pays to keep your chisels very sharp and don't try to take too much off at once. I also broke one of their french-curve toolrests the same way the other day. They are indispensable for bowl-turning, so I ordered another one.

delta lathe tool rest
Inadequate for my application. tool rest post (should be 1") would not fit my tool rest holder, which has a 1" hole. I reduced the size of the shaft and then found the shaft is to short for proper use on my lathe. I did not return for refund because I altered the shaft diameter to fit my 1" tool rest holder.

WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE SHANK? 5/8 OR 1 INCH
i NEED A 5/8 INCH TOOLE REST. THIS ITEM MAY MMET MY NEEDS IF THE SHANK IS THE CORRECT SIZE.
THE ITME DESCRIPTION DOES NOT STATE THE SIZE.