05-01-2012, 08:15 AM
Hi Wong,
This type of turning (turning to a boss) is a bit of a pain for all of us in the home shop environment. It tends to be a slow process for all of us. After all we have to consider our machines.
Speed and feeds - yours look good to me, and if your lathe is happy then it is right, and the finish looks good.
If you wish to try and speed up the process, increase the feed, leave the rotational speed the same. Your finish will not be as good but nearer the 50mm dia slow the feed down and do a couple of finishing passes.
Looking good
DaveH
This type of turning (turning to a boss) is a bit of a pain for all of us in the home shop environment. It tends to be a slow process for all of us. After all we have to consider our machines.
Speed and feeds - yours look good to me, and if your lathe is happy then it is right, and the finish looks good.
If you wish to try and speed up the process, increase the feed, leave the rotational speed the same. Your finish will not be as good but nearer the 50mm dia slow the feed down and do a couple of finishing passes.
Looking good
DaveH