The Rest, shown in Fig. 5, is used to support and assist in guiding the cutting tool, and is adjustable along the shears in the same manner as the tail-stock. The distance of the tee from the work is regulated by means of the clamp that fixes it on the shears, and its height and angle with the work are regulated by the set-screw shown at [b].

When hollowed work, such as cups and boxes, are being turned, it may be fixed with its end inside the hollow, and so better support be given to the cutting tool.

Fig. 5.