Time to try some metals

[Russianwolf]

Went to onlinemetals and bought about 10 foot of various metals (and carbon rod) to try. Some 360 Brass and T3 Alum of course, but also some Copper and Bronze and Stainless. Should be here Friday.

To make sure my pseudo-metal lathe was up to snuff, I bought a grade large 8 bolt from Lowes and put it in the the collet chuck. I went slow, but I turned the hex portion into a round. The Brass and Alum should be a breeze compared to this.

Finally working my way to getting my prototypes done. Good thing I don't do deadlines. :redface:

 

[Rich L]

Just curious what stainless alloy did you get? I hope you got something like 303 or 416. Yes?

Cheers,
Rich

 

[Russianwolf]

annealed 303 for the stainless

147 for the copper

510 for the bronze

 

[Displaced Canadian]

I find penmaking is much more fun when you don't have deadlines to worry about.

 

[rherrell]

Let us know how you make out with the copper, that's a hard metal to work with.

 

[Marker]

I have planes to do this too. last week I ordered some solid copper rods, 48" long. Right now I have a total of about 10 foot of 360 brass rods to turn.


My plans are to make some solid copper and brass kitless pens. I just have been too lazy lately to turn any.