azironwoiod
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I am just starting to learn lathes. I am an accountant by training, but have always wanted to learn to run a lathe. Now I know I would like to learn a little about milling also. I have just started to turn some soft stuff like aluminum, a little mild metal. Very slowly. I don't feel good with that metal turning in my face and getting so close to that chuck spinning so fast. Time to adjust, I guess.
I have started a stirling air engine and have a question. I have turned 2 pieces of aluminum to just over an 1/8 inch. 4.5" square. Now I don't know how to get it round? I have not found or seen anything on the boards I've been reading. I know I can't chuck it and turn it. I only have a chuck. Is the only option left to me to buy a metal blade and try to cut it on a small wood bandsaw to a round shape and then file it on down to size. Anyone any suggestions. Thanks for any advice,
I like the site. Good reading.
Jim
I have started a stirling air engine and have a question. I have turned 2 pieces of aluminum to just over an 1/8 inch. 4.5" square. Now I don't know how to get it round? I have not found or seen anything on the boards I've been reading. I know I can't chuck it and turn it. I only have a chuck. Is the only option left to me to buy a metal blade and try to cut it on a small wood bandsaw to a round shape and then file it on down to size. Anyone any suggestions. Thanks for any advice,
I like the site. Good reading.
Jim