Brings back memories from the 1970`s , got about 6 pence each on piecework, brass, copper and aluminium lighting , no gloves, goggles or PPE/H & S, and dropped the blank in with lathe on continuously , working in Birmingham metal bashing quarter/ jewellery quarter.
Fantastic! Any leads you can give about where to get supplies for this type of work would be appreciated. I guess you're using a polyethylene support on the tailstock side?
the tailstock support can be just about anything...UHMW, Delrin, PVC, brass, wood, composite, etc. The spin chucks are shop-made to your specs and the hand-tools can be shop made or purchased. Mostly, everything would be shop made to fit your specific needs
Is it possible to make a stainless steel (3mm thickness) disc into bowl ? I need advice like what is the failure rate ( like how many not cracked bowls out of ten)
Yes, you can spin on any lathe. But lots of pressure is put on the bearings. Little parts like these not so much, though. You need to be able have a spinning rest mounted and you’re good to go. Speed (RPM) is needed, too. So the upper end of the lathes pulleys should be used.
Brings back memories from the 1970`s , got about 6 pence each on piecework, brass, copper and aluminium lighting , no gloves, goggles or PPE/H & S, and dropped the blank in with lathe on continuously , working in Birmingham metal bashing quarter/ jewellery quarter.
How could you drop the blank in while the lathe was running?
It’s funny how almost every British spinner I’ve seen on CZcams worked in Birmingham! I currently work for a metal spinning firm in Birmingham.
Nice job
that is way cool
Hi Chris, Nice video! What kind of lubrication are you using? I like how clean it is.
Fantastic! Any leads you can give about where to get supplies for this type of work would be appreciated. I guess you're using a polyethylene support on the tailstock side?
the tailstock support can be just about anything...UHMW, Delrin, PVC, brass, wood, composite, etc. The spin chucks are shop-made to your specs and the hand-tools can be shop made or purchased. Mostly, everything would be shop made to fit your specific needs
@@chrislegaux Are there any good books or other resources you would recommend
@@codytradingcompany7798 Have a look at www.metalspinningworkshop.com they have a 3 DVD boxes on the topic which gets me started with metal spinning
What is the white clamping part with the barcode you are using to guid the trimming tool?
Hey I tried to comment on your Bonanza apple peeler video. I have the slicing accessory that your missing.
Is it possible to make a stainless steel (3mm thickness) disc into bowl ?
I need advice like what is the failure rate ( like how many not cracked bowls out of ten)
Iam from Brazil
I have a customised container in copper to be produced for some vitamins, do you do any work such as if I will provide you with the design?
Davide, Go ahead and email me and we can discuss... chrislegaux@icloud.com
How thick was the copper you used? Very cool!
This was .016”, I believe.
some contact to work on some designs
i do it here

Hello Chris
Is it possible to convert a typical South bend lathe to do this?
Yes, you can spin on any lathe. But lots of pressure is put on the bearings. Little parts like these not so much, though.
You need to be able have a spinning rest mounted and you’re good to go.
Speed (RPM) is needed, too. So the upper end of the lathes pulleys should be used.
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