Schmidt Tool & Manufacturing FAQs
How Do I Know When I Have Tightened the Steady Rest Rollers with Enough Pressure to Support the Part?
Our rollers need very small amounts of pressure against the part to support it. We recommend just a little more than hand-tight.
How Long Will I Have to Wait for My R.I.P. Steady Rest to Be Completed?
Most of the time, we can be ready to ship 4 weeks or less from your order date. Please contact us about your specific delivery needs.
What If My Machine Already Has a Factory Supplied Steady Rest Base?
We regularly mount our steady rests to a factory-supplied base, and there is no additional cost for this.
Do I Need to Have a Technician from Schmidt Tool & Manufacturing Install My R.I.P. Steady Rest?
With the help of our installation instructions, all of our steady rests are very simple to install.
Can I Buy an R.I.P. Steady Rest Direct from Schmidt Tool & Manufacturing to Get a Better Price or Delivery?
It is always to your advantage to buy through your local machinery salesperson. If you are not working with a dealer, we will sell directly to you. However, to protect the machinery dealers who sell for us, we only sell directly at the list price.
What Grease Do I Use for the Roller Bearings on My R.I.P. Steady Rest?
Lithium Complex E.P. grease.
What Is the Part Diameter Range of My R.I.P. Steady Rest?
The part diameter range is typically engraved on the mount base plate.
How Many Pounds Will My R.I.P. Steady Rest Support?
The weight capacity is typically engraved on the mount base plate.
Where Can I Buy Replacement Roller Bearings for My R.I.P. Steady Rest?
We buy them from Motion Industries and we will sell them to you, but you can also find them at most bearing supply houses.
What Bearing Do I Need for My R.I.P. Steady Rest?
The bearing # is typically engraved on the mount base plate.
What Comes with an R.I.P. Steady Rest When I Order It?
The price includes a mount and all the hardware necessary to fit your machine, a roll-around storage cart, a dust cover, a wrench, a tube of grease, mounting and operating instructions, a one-year limited Warranty, and unlimited technical support (Monday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)
