A ____ clamps directly to the lathe's ways and acts as a brace to surround and support the workpiece.
A) steady rest
B) follower rest
C) mandrel
D) spring collet

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A steady rest clamps directly to the lathe's ways and acts as a brace to surround and support the workpiece. A follower rest supports the workpiece from the back, a mandrel is a device used to hold or support a workpiece in the lathe, and a spring collet is a type of chuck used for holding workpieces with round or hexagonal shapes. Therefore, the best choice for the given description is A, steady rest.

A ____ Clamps Directly to the Lathe's Ways and Acts