Bezel making

The latest mini project is the making of a doughnut shaped ring in 3mm sheet aluminium. The inner diameter is 54mm and the outer diameter is 70mm. The outer edge needs to be rounded off. The part is to act

The latest mini project is the making of a doughnut shaped ring in 3mm sheet aluminium. The inner diameter is 54mm and the outer diameter is 70mm. The outer edge needs to be rounded off. The part is to act
Posted in: Bezel, Lathe, Machining, Trepanning, Work Holding
Materials: Aluminium
Tags: boring

Having a acquired a classic looking valve amplifier my friend was disappointed to find that it had tacky plastic feet which were quite tall and prominant so I was commissioned to make some smaller ones from aluminium. As with all
Posted in: Valve Amp Feet
Materials: Aluminium
Tags: boring, Feet, Metal Work, Valve Amp

“Can you make me up a 38mm washer with a 19mm bore”, said my father, “in 3.5mm stainless steel” he added. My first problem was finding a supplier for the stainless steel. I quickly discovered that I was not going
Posted in: Stainless Steel Washer, Trepanning, Turning
Materials: Stainless Steel
Tags: 316, boring, Metal Work, washer
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