I've got an 'old' Delta Homecraft lathe that I used a fair bit a few years ago for some pens and tops...just learning; after our most recent move I left it disassembled until last week. I have some time to 'play' around with it and try some other things but really dislike the tool rest mount, it bolts to the ways with a hex head 5/8" bolt, I have seen other, more modern, tool rests with a quick release lever to facilitate moving the tool rest up and down the bed (x) and in/out (y)...any options?
I considered just attaching (jb weld?) a lever on the hex head
Thanks,
Russel