Hi, I bought a steady rest that was supposed to fit my 1936 15 inch South Bend lathe. But the center line of the rest is about three quarters of an inch higher than the center line of the chuck. I have enough stock on the bottom of the rest to take enough off so the center lines will line up. But I really don't want to do that if I don't have to. How close to the center line of the chuck have to be to the center line of the steady rest.?
Also, is there any way to know for sure if the steady rest will fit my lathe before buying it.? thank you in advance. Fred
Also, is there any way to know for sure if the steady rest will fit my lathe before buying it.? thank you in advance. Fred