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Metal Spinning
PTsideshow:
If your interested in pewter here is a site for casting and spinning pewter.
http://www.aslpewter.com/.
they have at least one DVD out on spinning and working pewter. and For the US members you could rent it at Smartflix http://smartflix.com/
It is a very well done video on the basics of working with pewter including torch soldering.
;D
Rog02:
A nice little primer on metal spinning on a wood lathe.
Divided he ad:
I've got to get my tool rest and tools made... I need to try the spinning out.
Glad other people want to do it too... This means that I can learn from others trials too ;D
Interesting to see that nail in the centre of the form. never seen that before... could stop a super fast spinning circular razor blade from launching across the shop!!
Ralph.
Rog02:
--- Quote from: Divided he ad on September 16, 2008, 08:08:51 PM ---Interesting to see that nail in the centre of the form. never seen that before... could stop a super fast spinning circular razor blade from launching across the shop!!
Ralph.
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Center pins are not uncommon for exactly that reason. The downside is that they do leave a small imperfection that will need to be repaired on the finished shape. Even with the center pin it is probably still not a good idea to stand in line with the spinning disc. Also it is a good idea to recheck the tailstock center for clamping pressure after the first pass or two DAMHIKT. If the tailstock should loosen up the metal can chatter and destroy itself by tearing.
On the other hand the center mark on the windball halves will be desirable as it will mark the concentric center of the hemisphere.
Divided he ad:
--- Quote ---On the other hand the center mark on the windball halves will be desirable as it will mark the concentric center of the hemisphere.
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Yes I was thinking that the one part would need a hole so it could be a hole from the start, it would also make it easier to hold when soldering if the hole is there.
Some projects still to move and then I will have space to start the afore mentioned tooling ;D
Ralph.
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