06-15-2015, 07:47 AM
(06-14-2015, 08:04 AM)PixMan Wrote: Creative way to do it!
Just be careful of the soft end. If's is a true (half-hard) brass it could chip and throw chunks at you rather than deform as some bronzes might.
Thanks Ken - judging by the dents on the end, I'm guessing that this will deform, rather than chip. The wall isn't that thick. If it does chip, it shouldn't be a problem as I will have my safety glasses on.
It is funny - I keep a set of glasses next to the bench grinder, so that I never give in to the temptation of just doing a quick job without them. I can't remember the last time I picked them up and used them, as I always seem to have a pair on my head since I got the lathe.
I had though of turning up a ring that would be an interference fit over the brass fitting. I was going to leave about 6mm (~1/4") sitting above the top, so that the lead protruded above the brass, after the ring was removed. However, I don't think I will need it. Besides - a few uses will tell me if the brass chips and if it does then I will go with the ring.
As I said - fishing stuff out of the junk box (inventory)
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