RobR
Full Member
So after having played at cutting threads in various things, and buying some stuff, here's my first attempt (not complete, obviously) at turning a body. M14x1 cap thread, M10x1 section thread with a BI 10mm section sleeve on a Kirinite blank.
Now I have questions (so many questions!).
Now I have questions (so many questions!).
- Next step is to mount on a Mandrel and finish the body, correct? Can I make this myself from Delrin? Phil's OOS right now.
- Tool advise for Kirinite. I had lots of chipping. I had most success with a sharp skew, and least with carbide. Any pointers welcomed!
- Ditto lathe speed. I ran quickly with a skew which seemed to give me the best results.
- Shaping seems to be hard, and I got lots of places where I dug into the body. Thoughts?