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mandrels
Posted by:
Larry
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Date: December 15, 2001 11:09PM
Any of you machinist out there make tapered mandrels for turning cork? If so, email me at home Re: mandrels
Posted by:
Ricky Wilson
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Date: December 16, 2001 08:12PM
For turning cork I use regular drill rod like you would find at most machine shops. It doesn't have to tapered and I don't think you would want it to be. Costs about $2 or $3 per foot for the chrome plated type and most machinists will put you a 60 degree bore in one end to accept a live center for just a couple bucks more. Re: mandrels
Posted by:
Rick Funcik
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Date: December 16, 2001 11:26PM
I use 5/16 smooth rod too; 1/4" threaded is too whippy. I glue up the rings on the same, then mount it in the lathe. Yes you want the end center-drilled, so a pointed tailstock center will catch it. Re: mandrels
Posted by:
bill mathis
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Date: December 17, 2001 09:04AM
i use 5/16 smooth rod and put parrafin wak on it before glueing the rings, i dont counterbore the end i use the rod holder on my rod lathe.works for me Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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