I know it is a steady rest but it is an eyesore the way it is!
The 32mm hole is for ease of mounting. I plan on making up some sleeves, with a small flange. I will drill the sleeves in 6 places along the length (top and bottom, 120° apart) to spot weld them to the outer tubes on the roller assemblies. This will (should) eliminate distortion and any weld sitting proud can be turned down. All this will be hidden inside the frame.
Once in place the flanges will get welded to the frame and I can also drill a hole through the frame and spot weld back and front.
The 32mm hole is for ease of mounting. I plan on making up some sleeves, with a small flange. I will drill the sleeves in 6 places along the length (top and bottom, 120° apart) to spot weld them to the outer tubes on the roller assemblies. This will (should) eliminate distortion and any weld sitting proud can be turned down. All this will be hidden inside the frame.
Once in place the flanges will get welded to the frame and I can also drill a hole through the frame and spot weld back and front.
Hunting American dentists since 2015.