[simpits-tech] My first lathe attempt

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Craig Rochester wrote:
> 
> from my stick-base project and it worked great.  I used a bit that came with
> the lathe(shaped like a clothes iron) to try turning the OD.  I'm sure I'm
> not doing it right, but it worked OK, I've still got all my fingers. :)

Sounds almost like a 60 deg. threading tool. Not good for getting smooth
finishes. 70% of my time on the lathe is with a left handed carbide bit.
The last 30% is spent with a round nosed version of the same bit, a
boring bar, or various drill bits.
-- 
Steve
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