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I was curious to know if it is possible to turn small curves on a metal lathe just like you would with a wood lathe, found this machinist doing exactly that ,he made a small handle for hardinge lathe :
Sure, that's how all those old brass and pewter candlesticks were finished. The cutters areI was curious to know if it is possible to turn small curves on a metal lathe just like you would with a wood lathe, found this machinist doing exactly that ,he made a small handle for hardinge lathe :
Trustee From The Tool Room,
Thank you for the link Mike, and the pdf file and all other valuable information in that thread , couldn't find the video but I'll search for it , this whole subject looks interesting and it is something I feel I could incorporate in any type of turning but specifically useful to me for making knobs and handles for other tools, I do have some of the necessary tools like the ER32 chuck and collets,blank wood handles, etc.I'm sure I can find the square or round 1/8" or 3/16 turning tool bits, the special tool rest will be a nice project to work on.
Thanks again for all you do Mike.