Metal Spinning Lathe

[pheenix42]

19th century lathe = Heavy Metal!

[andylarkin100]

Can anyone refer me to a tutorial for spinning trumpet bells out of .020" brass disks? It's not as easy as it looks! Also, I am looking for pre-formed bell mandrels. Thanks!

[urosh911]

Hello guys ! I would like to make a 4 inch diameter copper alloy rocket nozzle using 4,5 inch copper pipe...is this possible ? Would it be better to heat the pipe or not ? I would also like to learn this trade. Pointers, info, recomendation please....THX !

[HybridWaterMan2]

Well done- is it possible to turn stainless steel if it is thin enough?

[cesking]

Hello HybridWaterMan2, I am not sure, I work mostly in wood! I think if the metal is thin and malable it should work but seek some expert advice before you try it,

With best wishes, Stuart King



[HybridWaterMan2]

@cesking Thanks Stuart- that is what I am researching now...keep up the great work.

[metalmullisha990]

@HybridWaterMan2 yes you can turn stainless steel. Its done a lot. Generally thin gage stainless, but thicker can be done. Sometimes you have to firespin that sucker!

[HybridWaterMan2]

@metalmullisha990 - firespin? Is that a method of applying a wide torch to it as it spins to anneal it a bit?

[TheMatrisa]

Hello my question is the point of contact, the handtool most be static or is a wheel

keep turning?

[cesking]

Dear TheMatrisa, The point of contact is like a solid ball, it does not rotate but a light oil is aplied to the metal to aid lubrication and to cut out friction; I hope this helps, Stuart King

[slovakmath]

what kind of metal is the gold colored dishes?

[cesking]

Hello slovakmath,

The metal is brass, regards, Stuart king

[rocin100]

if this is sovergeign hill in aussie,i went there in 1982,a 22yr old spinner,I didnt see this in action,but i loved the idea,better then a factory.The gold pans were $2 each,$60ph was good money then.On the other hand...those overhead drive systems are famous for chopping your head off,..still...£60ph?very nice post this one ta!

[zpieman]

haha this is sovereign hill right? i reconised it strait away i used to go there as a kid and i have a gold pan probably made in that work shop!

[david196564]

I like this video very much, thank you

[WildoTheRubberFist]

I want his hat! O an leather belt driven laths of any kind FTW!

[deezynar]

What is the name of the skilled craftsman and where is this?

[sal1964]

@deezynar metal spinners

[deezynar]

@sal1964

Sal, Thanks for the reply, but I wanted to know the craftman's name. It's a pity that he is not named on the video.

[cesking]

Hello deezynar, the location is Sovergeign Hill, Victoria, Australia, I do not know the turners name, regards, Stuart king

[deezynar]

@cesking

Thanks Stuart.

The fellow knows his stuff.

[juanooojose]

Thanks a lot .  Greatings from Ecuador

[bratstarr]

OI do that again.................lol

[tryally]

Very very nice video!

Thanks for sharing

Luiz

[ZED74]

Nice setup . The jobs looked great !

I want a go !

[Tab54o]

lol I think his hat was made on that lathe too.

[deauzie]

they tell me the USN Mk5 Diving helmet was spun from a piece of heavy gauge copper, can you do it on your machine ?

[mcdraycon]

yeah, i agree, workshop injuries don't happen often, the causes of allot of workshop injuries don't happen often, but they don't have to, they only have to happen once...

[rfknight001]

I can't resist. Please, get the man a pair of safety glasses. Watching someone using machine tools with a bare face just gives me the creeps. He has obviously been getting along okay for many years. Maybe I am just uptight. Still, protect your eyes!

[frog2eyes]

Good one thank you