I really don't use steady rests as much as I should.. seems like they're in the my way a lot... gets to be a problem with goblets and glasses..
Great idea in the Winter AAW magazine in the tips section and I tried it this morning:
After hollowing and sanding the inside of the bowl, I put a tennis ball in the bottom of the bowl and brought the tail stock up to it with a cup center on it.. Works GREAT! Why didn't I know about this a couple of years ago, or at least a couple of weeks ago when I started the "goblets from hell" for a client?
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