{"product_id":"rikon-70-9083","title":"RIKON 16″ 3 PC. Bed Extension Kit - 70-9083","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRIKON 16″ 3 PC. Bed Extension Kit - 70-9083\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-908 16” Bed Extension or 70-1824 and 70-1420.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-959 Tool Rest Height Extension – Raises tool rests 4″ higher when working on larger swing capacity lathes. Has 1″ post and 1″ receiving hole for securing your tool rests with its lever handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-960 Tool Rest Extension – Increases the reach of tool rests for turning surfaces not possible with standard tool rests. Has 1″ post and hole, with 7-1\/2″ reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yp5bf4\" data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eExpands Turning Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s7ize3\" data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eAdds \u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"102\"\u003e16″ of additional bed length\u003c\/strong\u003e to RIKON lathes, letting you turn \u003cstrong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"179\"\u003elonger spindles, bowls, and workpieces\u003c\/strong\u003e with improved support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gpdi2a\" data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" 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