metal spinning supplies

Try the metalworking forum. I know people here have answers but you will hit a wider range of people there.

Not sure they will know exactly what you want any more than I do.

yes, a few of us do. why?

mac

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Two websites to check out.

Next time I'll elaborate a bit more for those who have pulled their bottom lip over the top of their head and swallowed. If you push real hard you might be able to right yourself again.

Thanks to all that responded (except for one). I will check out the metalworking forum. I think of metalworking more of knife making, fabrication and scuplture. That is why I asked here.

Kris, Mac is a good guy who like all of us at times can't resist. Lighten up, thank him for having read your query, forgive his weak resistance and let's all laugh & scratch and have fun turning wood. :)

BTW, Dave Hout, a great turning teacher, has a handout with suppliers of metal spinning discs, lubricants and info re tools that is very helpful.

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Kris,

Don't feel bad for posting here - this was the most appropriate place, and it is doubtful that anything related to metal spinning will be found in the metal working links; metal spinning is more closely related to woodturning, and indeed you use woodturning tools, techniques, and WOOD to turn the forms that you form the metal over (and the tool rest is designed for use on a woodworking lathe). As mentioned in my earlier post, Highland Hardware has these items, and they do list them under woodturning. Is this something new for you? I have considered giving this a try as well. Would enjoy hearing your take on it.

Regards, Fred Bearman Port Huron, Michigan

Searching 'Dave Hout Woodturner' will bring up lots of info on metal spinning, including a tutorial.

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Arch, I sure he is a good guy. I reviewed a few of his posts before replying. I normally don't respond like that.

not that I'm an expert on either, but IIUC, metal spinning is more a wood_turning activity than a metalworking activity

the guys at the metalworking forum use top-slides and tool holders and powerfeeds etc

Otto

I think of metalworking more of knife making,

Here is a link for sheet pewter and copper.

sorry, SB.. I guess if it said something like "Does anyone have a source for buying metal spinning tools and discs?" I would have given more info..

We have a lot of trolls here that will start an off-the-wall thread just to get folks going..

mac

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for what it's worth, there was some discussion on metal spinning a month or two ago on rec.crafts.metalworking