All I did was machine the end to fit into a tool holder, its clamped in a holder in the photo. Was for a particular job. Sunset's method would be a lot stiffer.
When I made it I was boring out cast steel housings that held bronze bushings. The axles had worn through the bushing and into the housing. Used the mig caulking gun to build up the worn section but needed a stiff bar to not vibrate during the intermittent cuts, as I trued it up.
On a side note, I ordered bronze tube for the bearings as close to dimension as I could. They had a small flange on the outside to act as a thrust bearing, so needed to take about 3/8 of an inch off most of the OD on 8 bearings. I cleaned out the chip tray on the lathe and spread a plastic tarp to catch the swarf. Salvaged 70 pounds of cuttings, about 1/2 a 20 litre pail.
Tom go BIG or go home, lol
When I made it I was boring out cast steel housings that held bronze bushings. The axles had worn through the bushing and into the housing. Used the mig caulking gun to build up the worn section but needed a stiff bar to not vibrate during the intermittent cuts, as I trued it up.
On a side note, I ordered bronze tube for the bearings as close to dimension as I could. They had a small flange on the outside to act as a thrust bearing, so needed to take about 3/8 of an inch off most of the OD on 8 bearings. I cleaned out the chip tray on the lathe and spread a plastic tarp to catch the swarf. Salvaged 70 pounds of cuttings, about 1/2 a 20 litre pail.
Tom go BIG or go home, lol
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Greg
Greg