I got my steady rest done. Just waiting on the wheels.

Man, that’s nice!  One thought,  maybe recess the T-track into the frame for more support 

 

what type of wheels will you use?

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Lee Valley has some wheels for around $5 each. Polyurethane wheels.

 

The track as it is with the two hold down screws can’t be moved by hand. I figured if I had a problem I would add something to the sides. I am also planning on getting some knobs instead of the wing nuts, they didn’t have any local.

Keep an eye on it.  The aluminum track may not be rigid enough and give a vibration.

8 hours ago, HandyDan said:

Keep an eye on it.  The aluminum track may not be rigid enough and give a vibration.

Will do. When the wheels are on they won’t have to be extended very far which should make them more sturdy in my thinking. It was cheap and I thought I would give it a try. The way it sits in the picture I can’t twist, bend or shake the track using pretty good force. Why I went with the track was in my thinking I should be able to raise the wheels at least half way past the opening to turn larger pieces.

I should be able to raise the center of the wheel to the first support bolt.

I like the way you cut the bulge to mount the track. I made my knobs from flatstock and an insert. Cut the slot with router instead of using trac.

Thanks I will have to look into making some knobs.

 

Be sure to let us see it in action, @RustyFN

7 hours ago, lew said:

Be sure to let us see it in action, @RustyFN

Will do. We are going on a week cruise in the morning. I am going to buy the wheels when we get back. As soon as everything is together I will have pictures and try a video.

34 minutes ago, RustyFN said:

We are going on a week cruise

That’s what the Navy recruiter told me 

You might want to look at used inline skates at the thrift stores. Usually cheap and work well

32 minutes ago, Gerald said:

You might want to look at used inline skates at the thrift stores. Usually cheap and work well

I tried some of those on my first build. They were hard plastic with a rubber type tire. The rubber part separated and came off. They still worked but the harder plastic left indents on the turning 

19 hours ago, Gerald said:

You might want to look at used inline skates at the thrift stores. Usually cheap and work well

I thought about that but am worried there could be grit and rocks in the wheels and damage what I am working on.

you can wash wheel but don't think they will embed. Just pick the cleanest. Mine were worn down somewhat but still circular.

Got the wheels and made the knobs.

Lookin' good, Rusty!