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Uploaded by on Mar 18, 2008

19th century lathe filmed by Stuart King and used to spin flat sheet metal discs to shape them into pans and containers. www.stuartking.co.uk for more info

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

  • 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

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

    keep turning?

  • 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

  • what kind of metal is the gold colored dishes?

  • Hello slovakmath,

    The metal is brass, regards, Stuart king

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  • 19th century lathe = Heavy Metal! 

  • 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!

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

  • @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!

  • 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 !

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

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