turning something a bit different !

[smiife]

Hi guys , trying something a bit different today , needed
A threaded insert , so thought i might try turning some
Alimininum rod , started off a bit rough but got there in the end:C
Any comments and advice welcome

[dai sensei]

Get there in the end, well done.

But don't you have any friends with a metal lathe?

[Nubsnstubs]

That looks pretty good, Smiife. The polished aluminum looks quite professional.. What is the secret you've hidden from us on threading the piece? ............. Jerry (in Tucson) USA

[smiife]

Get there in the end, well done.

But don't you have any friends with a metal lathe?


Thanks neil, I don, t have any friends ! :U:U........
No, I just wanted to try and do It on my lathe , a bit of a
challenge I suppose, really no different to turning wood:o


That looks pretty good, Smiife. The polished aluminum looks quite professional.. What is the secret you've hidden from us on threading the piece? ............. Jerry (in Tucson) USA

Hi jerry , thanks for your comments , no secret mate !
I just turned It the same as turning wood , just spent
more time at the grinder , :doh: the threads i hand chased
Just got to work on the male threads now ! And a top/handle
for the lid......