?I don't know what you have for tooling. I would try HSS first. The interrupted cut will probably chip carbide.?

Brian?

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From: Johannes <johannes@...>

Date: 2/20/24 9:18 PM (GMT-05:00)

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Subject: Re: [7x12MiniLathe] Crazy?

Brian: this is solid steel, 3.5 kg, because of the key slot , it will vibrate.?

Slow speed , yes, but what tool?

Johannes ? Lavoll. ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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On 20 Feb 2024, at 20:09, Brian VanDragt <bvandragt@...> wrote:

?If it fits, it's not too big. I turned some 2 or 2.5" tubing once.

Brian?

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From: Johannes <johannes@...>

Date: 2/20/24 9:01 PM (GMT-05:00)

To: [email protected]

Subject: [7x12MiniLathe] Crazy?

Am I crazy?
Too big for my 7x16?
I need? just to cut/grind/polish the outer surface so it looks nice.
I think it has been a 2” axel? , see the key slot. Weight 3.5 kg.
High carbon steel ?
I cut it with an angle grinder: the sparks had a star in the end.




Johannes?? Lavoll.?????????????
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