Adillo303
Member
1) I have been using my existing mandrel bushings without the mandrel till I get close. Then I remove the bushings altogether and use the dead center and a 60 degree cone in the tailstock. It seems to me that this is the most accurate way to turn. So Question one - Am I missing something here?
2) At times (More often than I would like) I forget to buy bushings when I buy a new kit. In this case, I either use something close and then just use the centers to finish. I have gotten to the point that I keep a micrometer at the lathe and the same hardware that I am building and turn by the mike. Question two - Is there anything wrong with that?
3) Those of you that make your own TBC bushings, what do you use for material?
I am very happy with my fit and finish and haven't wrecked any kits yet.
Thank you in advance for any advice that you might give.
Andy
2) At times (More often than I would like) I forget to buy bushings when I buy a new kit. In this case, I either use something close and then just use the centers to finish. I have gotten to the point that I keep a micrometer at the lathe and the same hardware that I am building and turn by the mike. Question two - Is there anything wrong with that?
3) Those of you that make your own TBC bushings, what do you use for material?
I am very happy with my fit and finish and haven't wrecked any kits yet.
Thank you in advance for any advice that you might give.
Andy