Show me your outboard turning toolrest

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Yakima, WA
I have a Powermatic PM 90 lathe that I completely rebuilt. I have a large faceplate for the outboard spindle but I don't know what I need for a toolrest/stand. Do any of you have a homemade or factory built stand that you could post a picture of? I'd like to build one as I have some large turning blanks and would like to turn some larger bowls. The 12" swing inboard obviously limits me. I've got a welder and believe that I can fabricate something but I'd like to have some ideas first. My first thought was simply a steel truck wheel with a post and a fixed tool rest that I would have to move in order to change the tool rest position. I would prefer something where the base stayed stable and I could have some maneuverability in the tool rest instead. Thank you very much for your help.

Jerry
 
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