Combining blacksmithing with machining just makes sense though it is rarely done. To make a bolt head/shoulder, you can either turn down the whole rod wasting a lot of material, or, as I show here, you can upset the rod on the end to make it wide enough to form a head. This is just an experiment, and I have many ideas on how I could do it better next time, as well as other ways that I can make my use of material more efficient using "blacksmachining".
I also wanted to see how my new lathe would handle the tough interrupted cut on the rebar, as well as check it's accuracy on turning a long, relatively thin rod. Overall, I am pleased with the results.
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20 апр 2017
