Chuck Key
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Solid metal no kit from 1" stainless bar stock. Turned on a mini metal lathe.
Chuckie
Chuckie
316 Stainless Steel Stopper
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CrazyBear
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Is it encased in resin or is it an optical illusion
Nice work
Nice work
Chuck Key
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It is highly polished and is difficult to get a good photo. Here is another view.
Chuckie
Rudy Vey
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nicely done!!
Glass Scratcher
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Very nice job. How much was the bar stock?
broitblat
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Extraordinary! I like the shape and workmanship.
-Barry
-Barry
Chuck Key
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Online Metals sells 1" solid rod at $3.03 per inch or you may be able to get some at ebay in four foot sections for somewhat less money. Three inches required for this one.
Chuckie
ahoiberg
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that's cool chuckie, nice work.
GaryMGg
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Very nice. Can you share some experience regarding mini-metal lathes such as what features to look for? I've got a desire for one on my long list; maybe late next year.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Chuck Key
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I used a Homier Speedway 7x12 to make the stopper. When I purchased the lathe 6 or 7 years ago I had the choice amoung the Homier, Grizzly and Harbor Freight Lathes. I eliminated the HF due to bed length and purchased the Homier based on the $299 price vs Grizzly $500.00 at the time. The lathes are basically the same. If I were buying today I would choose between the Homier at $299 or the Cummins lathe at $399. The Cummins is shipped with a few accessories that I would need so I would probably choose that one in the end. The two are basically the same lathe.
Beyond that what you need for accessories will depend on what you will be doing with the lathe.
I also have a 9x36 Southbend Model A but use the smaller 7 x 12 much more frequently.
Chuckie
Edit:
Here is a what a stainless steel stopper purchased from torne-lignum then polished might look like:
louisbry
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Wow, very nice. This forum sure inspires us to try new things.