So, I've just remembered that Santa Claus travels from East to West so he'll be picking one of these up in England on his way to Ireland. I hope life is treating you well Mike, you're looking good. Best Wishes, Brendan.
Hi Brendan, great to hear from you. The steady is really worth seriously thinking about I assure you. I'm fine thanks and hope you and Mary are too. Take care my friend. Cheers. Mike
Hi Mike Enjoyed your review of The Hope XL Vase steady. An excellent piece of design and engineering as is all of Simon Hope equipment. I had the opportunity to view it on Simon"s stand at this years Harrogate show. Enjoyed a good chat with Simon in person. I bought one for myself and another for my mate who turns large segmented pieces. Both my mate and myself are extremely pleased with the excellent build quality and performance. Paired up with Simons Easy arm hollowing Jig makes the turning of large, medium and even smaller vases, pots and vessels a secure, safe and most pleasurable turning experience.
Hi Jim, so pleased to hear that you and your mate are happy with the steady. If your going to Newark next March I'm on Simons stand, it would be great to meet up again. Cheers. Mike
I'll be getting one of these. Thanks for the excellent review Mike. I've been waiting for a UK manufacturer to produce a quality steady for larger pieces for a long time, and I'm so glad it's Simon that's done it. Looks real quality. Oh my poor wallet....
Very impressive ,Mike, as we have come to expect of Simon Hope. The rigidity is wonderful, and assembly in no way a challenge. I have built three rests to different designs, and only one is really stable and so simple to set up. Thanks. Bernard.
That is an outstanding piece of equipment. It looks bullet proof. It certainly goes together easily. 👍👍And it was assembled and demonstrated by an outstanding demonstrator. No fumbling around with this one. No frills just straight forward assembly. And you demonstrated it's function admirably.👍👍 The only drawback that I can see is that Simon-Hope does not ship to the US.😦😦 Thank you for sharing Mike. Have a great day and stay safe🙂🙂
Hi Glen, it really is a superb piece of kit. Unfortunately the import duty and other costs involved with shipping to the US, would make the cost prohibitive. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care my friend. Cheers. Mike
Hi Steve from the centre of the bed with the back roller arm at the maximum it is just under 18 inches. The diameter of the ring outer dimension is 600mm 23.6 inches. Hope this is of some help Paul Howard @@MikeWaldt
Another great piece of kit from Simon Hope
Hi Paul it certainly is mate. Hope your keeping well ... my old bed fellow!!! 😉
So, I've just remembered that Santa Claus travels from East to West so he'll be picking one of these up in England on his way to Ireland.
I hope life is treating you well Mike, you're looking good.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Hi Brendan, great to hear from you. The steady is really worth seriously thinking about I assure you. I'm fine thanks and hope you and Mary are too. Take care my friend. Cheers. Mike
Great demo and tool,Mike.Thank you.
Thanks Angel very much for.
Nice piece of kit, well explained. Simon Hope has the best customer service I have ever has to use.
Thanks Ian both for watching and commenting.
Hi Mike Enjoyed your review of The Hope XL Vase steady. An excellent piece of design and engineering as is all of Simon Hope equipment. I had the opportunity to view it on Simon"s stand at this years Harrogate show. Enjoyed a good chat with Simon in person. I bought one for myself and another for my mate who turns large segmented pieces. Both my mate and myself are extremely pleased with the excellent build quality and performance. Paired up with Simons Easy arm hollowing Jig makes the turning of large, medium and even smaller vases, pots and vessels a secure, safe and most pleasurable turning experience.
Hi Jim, so pleased to hear that you and your mate are happy with the steady. If your going to Newark next March I'm on Simons stand, it would be great to meet up again. Cheers. Mike
Hi Mike this is a great bit of kit easy to use & set up plus always great to see made in the UK
Regards
Steve UK London
Hi Steve, I was very impressed with both the design and build quality. Thanks for watching.
I'll be getting one of these. Thanks for the excellent review Mike. I've been waiting for a UK manufacturer to produce a quality steady for larger pieces for a long time, and I'm so glad it's Simon that's done it. Looks real quality. Oh my poor wallet....
Thanks Mark, you won't be disappointed I assure you mate. Cheers. Mike
This steady rest looks very well make. You can turn any big vase that can fit into the circle.
It is and thanks for watching.
Very impressive ,Mike, as we have come to expect of Simon Hope. The rigidity is wonderful, and assembly in no way a challenge. I have built three rests to different designs, and only one is really stable and so simple to set up. Thanks. Bernard.
Hi Bernard, this is top notch without a doubt. Thanks for watching.
Nice steady rest, well explained Mike, thanks for sharing.
Thank you Glen very much appreciate.
That looks a 'proper' bit of kit! Great review Mike
Thanks Gav ... it is a superb piece of kit no doubts there I assure you. Thanks for watching.
Great review Mike, I must talk to Simon about fitting it to my Zebrano takes a lot of ply to achieve the stability of that steel.
Thanks Pete. I'm sure Simon will be able to sort you out with a specifically made base clamp. Thanks for watching. Cheers. Mike
That is an outstanding piece of equipment. It looks bullet proof. It certainly goes together easily. 👍👍And it was assembled and demonstrated by an outstanding demonstrator. No fumbling around with this one. No frills just straight forward assembly. And you demonstrated it's function admirably.👍👍 The only drawback that I can see is that Simon-Hope does not ship to the US.😦😦 Thank you for sharing Mike. Have a great day and stay safe🙂🙂
Hi Glen, it really is a superb piece of kit. Unfortunately the import duty and other costs involved with shipping to the US, would make the cost prohibitive. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care my friend. Cheers. Mike
Hi Glen, Robust makes similar one for different lathes sizes . Cheers Ziggy.
Thanks for the demo!!
Thank YOU for watching Lewis. Take care. Mike
H Mike it’s nice to see they let you back from of the North East. As it happens, I need a new steady rest…..🌞
Lol Ray, you would've be disappointed if you decided to get one I assure you mate.
I was looking at this today and on my list for new kit.
It is really a great solidly made piece of kit Jon. Thanks for watching.
Mine arrives tomorrow.
@@joncox8334 Enjoy Jon 🙂
Looks like a damn good system Mike mate, it is something I have been thinking about. Will that fit my Laguna or is it Stratos specific?
Shay
Hi Shay, it will fit most lathes with a 16" swing and over. I would contact Simon to ensure the correct size locking plate is included. Cheers. Mike
@@MikeWaldt thanks Mike, I will look into it.
Shay
Great bit of kit Mike nicely assembled and demonstrated
Kind regards
From will 👍
@@William_KennyThanks William very much appreciated mate.
Hi Mike. My lathe is fairly close parallel to the wall. How far in inches does the steady rest stick out?
Cheers ! 😉
Hi Steve .... it protrudes around 8" either side on my lathe. Cheers. Mike
Hi Steve from the centre of the bed with the back roller arm at the maximum it is just under 18 inches. The diameter of the ring outer dimension is 600mm 23.6 inches.
Hope this is of some help Paul Howard @@MikeWaldt
@@paulhowardwoodturner1987 Thanks Paul.
Good video. Can you imagine buying one of those wiggly plastic steady rests? No thanks
Thanks Robert appreciate your comment and your support. Cheers. Mike
HI mike love to have one but I think it will cost a arm and a leg. I have people make out of wood. what u think.
Hi Manjit, I made one from plywood years ago, and it was showing it's age. This is really solid and well built and will definitely outlast me 🙂