Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
I saw a video by Dean's Woodworking while browsing youtube, and thought this might be a cool project. So I went to Home Depot, and picked up a 5/8" steel rod, a copper cap, and a set screw. I ordered the 3/8" Ball end mill from ebay. Luckily the rod fit through the headstock on the metal lathe, so it was easy drilling. No such luck with the handle, so it's off a little. I can live with it. The handle is Padauk, sanded to 600, and finished with Walnut Oil. I could have chosen a better finish. Overall length is 21" I'm working on a beading tool tomorrow. This one was fun. Here's a link to Dean's video.