Otter Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I have a project that will need to have Brass, Copper and Wood segmented to make. Some of the parts need to be turned. I do feel a bit strange saying what it is for but if you know Steam Punk and Warhammer you will have an idea of what i am making. the first need is for Slayer Spikes for multiple monster types. and so on and so forth for the costumes. Any hints outside of get some different friends with different hobbies? Here is a picture of a all wood version of a bullet stake. Rosewood and Maple. Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimV Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Seems pretty neat to turn. Copper and brass turn nicely. You can use standard gouges and part off tools. Take very light cuts. You can also sand both to a very nice shine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 dude you can turn copper and brass.....never thought of that just starting to think of geting into turning havent even goten a lathe yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 What speeds do you set the lathe when you turn metal? I remember using a metal lathe back in junior high shop, and the teacher very specifically stated these were not for wood. I don't remember why he stated them. I do know that you will probably want to have some sort of lubricant on hand, more to cool down the tool and turning metal than anything else. (hot metal shavings falling into your shoes is not fun. Trust me.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darnell Hagen Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Slow speeds work best with brass. Dust and oil make a mess, which is probably why the shop teacher didn't want them mixed. Lubricant isn't necessary, but if you use a file while turning pack it with chalk first, otherwise the brass will load the teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted August 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Thank you for the input, Time to start playing with epoxy to see what binds the to best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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