The intermediate support brace is used to prevent bending or deflecting of a cylindrical work piece being machined by a journal turning lathe. A U-shaped frame is mounted to the journal turning lathe, and secured to the journal turning lathe by a first and second clamping means which secure the intermediate...http://www.google.de/patents/US6799494?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6799494 - Mounting brace for a journal turning lathe