{"title":"Tool Rests Posts","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTool Rests and Posts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTool rests and posts provide essential support and positioning for woodturning tools during spindle turning, bowl turning and detailed lathe work. Designed to offer stability, control and smooth tool movement, they help woodturners achieve greater accuracy and confidence when shaping timber. Available in a range of lengths, profiles and mounting styles to suit different lathes and turning applications, tool rests and posts are key components of any woodturning setup. Browse the range to find tool rests and posts suited to your lathe and turning projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"axminster-professional-tool-rest-for-ap350wl-lathe","title":"Axminster Professional Tool Rest for AP350WL Lathe","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou may find that the supplied toolrest with the AP350WL can be a bit short for some applications especially if longer spindle work is undertaken using the bed extension. Following customer feedback, we can now offer a 355mm long cast iron tool rest suitable for this lathe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster Woodturning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117464637787,"sku":"952589","price":26.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/952589_xl.jpg?v=1789766429"},{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-tool-posts","title":"Axminster Woodturning Tool Posts","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour tool rest is the point of contact between you, the lathe, the tool and the work. It is important that the tool has the smoothest possible transit along the rest. Any bumps, ridges or hollows soon take the pleasure out of turning. Most standard tool rests are cast iron or relatively soft steel. Generally these rests soon develop nicks along their length and require occasional draw filing to bring them back into a useable condition. The Axminster Evolution Tool Rest System overcomes this problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn order to make the system as economic as possible Axminster Evolution produces the tool rests and tool posts as separate items. The stainless steel tool post screws into the tool rest. This means a single tool post to fit into your lathe will fit any of the four lengths of tool rest. Additional tool rests simply screw onto the tool post. If you own a second lathe requiring a different diameter tool post, then the purchase of a second tool post allows you to use all your existing tool rests. Spanner flats ground onto the tool post help fitting or removing the tool rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first step is to choose a tool post to suit your lathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTool post diameters are 12mm x 81mm long, 16mm x 110mm long, 19mm x 115mm long, 25mm x 140mm long, 1\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e x 128 or 180mm long and 30mm x 180mm long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster Woodturning","offers":[{"title":"16 mm (5\/8) \/ 110 mm","offer_id":54117995381083,"sku":"101831","price":7.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 mm \/ 128 mm","offer_id":54117995413851,"sku":"101832","price":11.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25.4 mm (1) \/ 128 mm","offer_id":54117995446619,"sku":"101833","price":11.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"19 mm (3\/4\") \/ 115 mm","offer_id":54117995479387,"sku":"101834","price":8.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 mm \/ 180 mm","offer_id":54117995512155,"sku":"105746","price":15.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25.4 mm (1) \/ 180 mm","offer_id":54361802309979,"sku":"109882","price":16.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 mm \/ 81 mm","offer_id":54117995544923,"sku":"109897","price":6.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/101831_xl.jpg?v=1789771415"},{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-straight-tool-rests","title":"Axminster Woodturning Straight Tool Rests","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour tool rest is the point of contact between you, the lathe, the tool and the work. It is important that the tool has the smoothest possible transit along the rest. Any bumps, ridges or hollows soon take the pleasure out of turning. Most standard tool rests are cast iron or relatively soft steel. These rests can soon develop nicks along their length and require occasional draw filing to bring them back into a usable condition. The Axminster Evolution Tool Rest System overcomes this problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn order to make the system as economic as possible, Axminster Evolution produces the tool rests and tool posts as separate items. Before selecting a tool rest you need to purchase a tool post. The tool rest screws onto the tool post. A single tool post will fit any of the four lengths of tool rest. Additional tool rests simply screw onto the same tool post. If you own a second lathe requiring a different diameter tool post, then the purchase of a second tool post allows you to use all your existing tool rests. Spanner flats ground onto the tool post help fitting or removing the tool rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 19mm diameter stainless steel round bar forms the perfect tool rest. This simple design overcomes all the disadvantages encountered with standard tool rests and has additional benefits. The tool glides smoothly along the length of the rest. The round profile gives more control when changing the angle of the tool in the vertical plane. Using stainless steel means corrosion and rust are a thing of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTool rests are available in 100mm, 150mm,  250mm lengths or a 200mmm length long reach tool rest, for gaining access more easily when turning vases and other hollow forms. Once screwed onto your tool post, these two parts form the ideal support for all your turning tools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster Woodturning","offers":[{"title":"100 mm","offer_id":54117995872603,"sku":"101837","price":8.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"150 mm","offer_id":54117995905371,"sku":"101838","price":9.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 mm","offer_id":54117995938139,"sku":"101839","price":10.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200 mm","offer_id":54117995970907,"sku":"103669","price":11.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/101837_xl.jpg?v=1789771447"},{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-s-shaped-tool-rest","title":"Axminster Woodturning S Shaped Tool Rest","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 19mm diameter highly polished round steel bar has an S-curve shape. The shape makes it ideally suitable for turning bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rest’s curvature allows you to get closer to the work and minimises tool overhang. This gives you greater control than a straight rest would allow thereby eliminating vibration and tool chatter. The polished surface ensures your turning tools have a smooth transit as you hollow or refine the shape of the bowl. The S-shape has 2 different radii, measured on the outside of the curve; they are approximately 50mm and 65mm. Overall, the rest is 110mm long, giving plenty of potential for small to medium size bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn order to make the system as economic as possible, Axminster produces the tool rests and tool posts as separate items. Before selecting a tool rest you need to purchase a tool post. The tool rest screws onto the tool post. The tool post will fit any of the tool rests. Additional tool rests simply screw onto the same tool post. Spanner flats ground onto the tool post help fitting or removing the tool rest. Once screwed onto your tool post, these 2 parts form the ideal support for all your turning tools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster Woodturning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118289178971,"sku":"104142","price":23.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/104142_xl.jpg?v=1789773833"},{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-tool-rests","title":"Axminster Woodturning Tool Rests","description":"\u003cp\u003eAxminster tool rests are an economical way of adding to your woodturning enjoyment. Sometimes a project comes along, which means the tool rest supplied with the lathe is either too long or too short.  The tool rest gets in the way of the tailstock, when turning pens, light pulls or similar items. A longer project can entail constantly moving the lathe banjo to reposition the tool rest, which is not good for a smooth tool transition along the length of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese tool rests are strong cast iron with a 45\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e slope allowing for a variety of tool grips whilst maintaining close control.  The top of the tool rest has a rounded profile allowing a tool to glide smoothly along the length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese tool rests are available in different lengths with either 16mm (5\/8\u003cspecial id=\"32\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) or 25.4mm (1\u003cspecial id=\"32\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) diameter stems, both stem sizes are 80mm long. They will fit many different lathes; simply measure your present stem before ordering to get the correct fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster Woodturning","offers":[{"title":"16 mm (5\/8) \/ 150 mm","offer_id":54118373949787,"sku":"106255","price":8.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 mm (5\/8) \/ 200 mm","offer_id":54118373982555,"sku":"106256","price":9.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25.4 mm (1) \/ 100 mm","offer_id":54118374015323,"sku":"106257","price":7.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25.4 mm (1) \/ 150 mm","offer_id":54118374048091,"sku":"106258","price":8.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25.4 mm (1) \/ 200 mm","offer_id":54118374080859,"sku":"106259","price":9.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25.4 mm (1) \/ 300 mm","offer_id":54118374113627,"sku":"106260","price":10.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/106257_xl.jpg?v=1789777180"},{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-tool-rest-stops-pair","title":"Axminster Woodturning Tool Rest Stops (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese collars clamp onto either end of any Axminster Woodturning tool rests; once secured, they form stops to limit the travel of your turning tool along the rest. The collars can form a  useful stop marking your chisel's position when performing repeat turning. The split collar design ensures there is no danger of damage or burring of the tool rest. Fitting one of these collars prevents your chisel accidently sliding off the end of the tool rest. Size 45mm outer diameter with 19.05mm (3\/4\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) bore, supplied in pairs complete with hex key.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster Woodturning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118387974491,"sku":"106658","price":8.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/106658_xl.jpg?v=1789777940"},{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-tool-post-collars","title":"Axminster Woodturning Tool Post Collars","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery time you remove your lathe’s toolrest in order to sand or finish a workpiece presents you with a problem. Returning the tool rest to your preferred working height is somewhat hit and miss, involving guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on an original idea from the Blind Woodturner, once secured to the rest’s toolpost, these collars act as a stop ensuring the toolrest always returns to the same height. The split collar design ensures there is no danger of damage or burring of the tool post. The collars are useful for alternative tool rests or bowl rests requiring different height settings. Fitting one of these collars means you never need to worry about adjusting working heights and can get on with making shavings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a range bore sizes to suit the most common tool post diameters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster Woodturning","offers":[{"title":"16 mm (5\/8)","offer_id":54118393086299,"sku":"106653","price":3.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"19 mm (3\/4\")","offer_id":54361802244443,"sku":"106654","price":4.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 mm","offer_id":54118393119067,"sku":"106655","price":4.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 mm","offer_id":54361802277211,"sku":"106656","price":4.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25.4 mm (1)","offer_id":54118393151835,"sku":"106657","price":4.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/106656_xl.jpg?v=1789778230"},{"product_id":"axminster-woodturning-traditional-tool-rests","title":"Axminster Woodturning Traditional Tool Rests","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Axminster Woodturning Tool Rest System is a unique system, designed to make your turning smoother.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour tool rest is the point of contact between you, the lathe, the tool and the work. It is important that the tool has the smoothest possible transit along the rest. Any bumps, ridges or hollows soon take the pleasure out of turning. Most standard tool rests are cast iron or relatively soft steel. These rests can soon develop nicks along their length and require occasional draw filing to bring them back into a usable condition. The Axminster Woodturning Tool Rest System overcomes this problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo make the system as economic as possible, Axminster Woodturning produces the tool rests and tool posts as separate items. Before selecting a tool rest you need to purchase a tool post. The tool rest screws onto the tool post. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Axminster Woodturning Traditional Tool Rests are the ideal choice if you are looking for greater support and comfort when you turn. Featuring a large, round, hardened steel bar which is welded on top of cast steel rest. The bar lets the tool glide effortlessly whilst you turn, whilst the rest's concave design gives you greater support and comfort, whether you're using an overhand or underhand grip. Allowing you to turn for long periods at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 100mm (4\u003cspecial id=\"32\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e), 150mm (6\u003cspecial id=\"32\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e), 200mm (8\u003cspecial id=\"32\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e), 300mm (12\u003cspecial id=\"32\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e), the Traditional Tool Rests are fully compatible with the Axminster Woodturning modular tool rest system (excluding the 12mm post code: 109897). 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