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For marking the metal when I buy new stock and if it is large enough I stamp the very end with number and letter stamps, for smaller stuff I use masking tape on one end to form a small label and write what it is with a permanent marker. All lengths under a certain size go into a metal draw unit...

It just needs enough pressure to support the piece too tight may damage it as you work the piece it can warm up and expand making the centre even tighter. Keep checking that it has not become too tight during the turning. Remember that Chronos sell at the lower end of the market and may not be...

I normally go in about half to 2/3rd up the taper then put in a live centre to support. Others may do it different that also depend on what centre drill size you use

@Old Guy I have just been out to the workshop and using the HSS one that you say you used I produced these two finishes both turned at 250RPM the left hand side next to the dark area was at a faster feed than the end one(The black is only done with a sharpie to show the unturned section) The...

Try somewhere like Metals4U at the bottom of each item there is a custom length box I buy by 300mm or 1ft. I am Just a satisfied customer

Just for interest take a look at THIS which shows the HSS Set look at the photos. As I said I have this set which was given to me along with a insert set when I brought my lathe and mill (well if you don't ask you don't get) And looking at the carbide insert tools I think I got the one on the...

No Worries Will I have that set myself and the company that I got mine from lists a description and diagram of each one that is how I know. The single one does give a good finish as long as you get the feeds and speed right. I also own the insert tools that are shown(as well as others) Not that...

The centre Insert tool is not a thread cutter the angle is to big but is used for turning down bar stock as are the one on the left and right of that one being a right hand and the other a left hand turning tool. The best one to use would be the left hand one in the picture know as a right hand...

Thank you very much TerryD. Only about 1 hour ago I placed an order and got the Screwcutting book on order so will order that one as it could be useful with the next one

Sorry Old Guy for going off topic. TerryD can I ask was this made from plans or your own design if from plans where can they be obtained thank you Derek. I am also a new metal turner/worker as normally I am found woodworking and woodturning. Started my first project in January