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I am ok in English and wood but metal is a foreign language. I want to make 4.5" disks of 1/4 aluminum using my lathe. I was going to cut squares of say 4.75" drill a 1/2" hole in the centre, fasten a bolt, insert the bolt in the lathe and turn the circle. Firstly will this turn OK or will it be all off balanced and be a problem for that reason? Second if it turns OK in the chuck what kind of tool and procedure should I use? A cut off tool would not work because of the depth of the tool when I am approaching from the face. If I use a regular cutting tool I may have the same problem unless I cut a wide groove or ?? And what about when I finally cut through, will the picture frame left over jam on the tool post and the disk still in the chuck? So what is the best way to take a flat square piece and turn it into a flat round piece? All help appreciated.