Woodworking - Lathe Tool Rest Adapter from 5/8in to 1in

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In the search for a better tool rest for my midi lathe (Rikon 70-1218VS) than the stock one, I came across good options from PSI Woodworking on Amazon. Most reviews were great, the ones that were negative was mostly due to one reason: they didn't fit their lathe. Most poles are 5/8'' of diameter but my lathe has a 1in diameter post. I saw one adapter to sell on Amazon, original from Rikon but being sold by others, that ranged from CDN$ ~51 to ~100$. No way I would spend the price for the additional tool rests plus the adapter, so I designed it in Fusion 360 and after two mock-ups in PLA for testing, the final printed in PETG Carbon Fibre fitted like a glove, no post processing. I hope those frustrated people from the negative reviews in Amazon can benefit from it now :)