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The tool that holds the insert is 1/2" square. Remember you need to have it on center so I would recommend making your plate that the sled will sit on and then make your sled, being sure you make it high enough to get the tool and insert to be on center, slightly angled to allow some adjustment. Also you want to make the sled as low as possible so that the tool is not too high up and making it harder to control. You can control the height of the sled by making your plate as high as you can off your lathe bed. I would shoot for having your base about 3.5" inches below the center of your lathe. If you are lower than that with your base plate make some shims to put below it to bring up your height. You want stability. So I would make your plate first and then figure out how high you need the insert to be and then make your sled to accommodate that measurement. Hope that helps.
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