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spudgun
18-07-11, 12:20 PM
I have some 60mm dia tube i need a bit of turning done on - anyone here able to do it for some beer tokens?

jonnydangerous
18-07-11, 12:50 PM
my father outlaw's bought a lathe recently, il have a look next time im out there, what do you want to do, and what material as that will determine what tool/tip il need......

:-)

Jon_W
18-07-11, 03:48 PM
I have access to a lathe... what do you need doing???

spudgun
18-07-11, 04:15 PM
i just want 3 grooves (only cosmetic, so no great accuracy) turned into the tube and then parted off at a given length and chamfered at each end

It's Aluminium tube, 60mm OD and 1.5mm wall thickness

Cheers

Jon_W
19-07-11, 07:42 AM
Sure, as long as it's no too long..... I have to sneak it into work!!!!

470four
19-07-11, 09:22 AM
Sure, as long as it's no too long..... I have to sneak it into work!!!!

Hide it down your jeans :D