More Metal Spinning Copper

Copper Vase Parts

[@2007Vallarta]

Brings back memories from the 1970`s , got about 6 pence each on piecework, brass, copper and aluminium lighting , no gloves, goggles or PPE/H & S, and dropped the blank in with lathe on continuously , working in Birmingham metal bashing quarter/ jewellery quarter.

[@boojiecentoobie4272]

How could you drop the blank in while the lathe was running?

[@StuartZiane]

It’s funny how almost every British spinner I’ve seen on KZbin worked in Birmingham! I currently work for a metal spinning firm in Birmingham.

[@digbickmetalspinning9700]

Nice job

[@northwestskilletcompany6399]

Hi Chris, Nice video! What kind of lubrication are you using? I like how clean it is.

[@philipp594]

What is the white clamping part with the barcode you are using to guid the trimming tool?

[@roosterqmoney]

that is way cool

[@DogenSuzuki]

Fantastic! Any leads you can give about where to get supplies for this type of work would be appreciated. I guess you're using a polyethylene support on the tailstock side?

[@chrislegaux]

the tailstock support can be just about anything...UHMW, Delrin, PVC, brass, wood, composite, etc. The spin chucks are shop-made to your specs and the hand-tools can be shop made or purchased. Mostly, everything would be shop made to fit your specific needs

[@codytradingcompany7798]

@@chrislegaux Are there any good books or other resources you would recommend

[@mariodejung9102]

@@codytradingcompany7798 Have a look at www.metalspinningworkshop.com they have a 3 DVD boxes on the topic which gets me started with metal spinning

[@bobwhelk2115]

How thick was the copper you used? Very cool!

[@chrislegaux]

This was .016”, I believe.

[@davidebura9341]

I have a customised container in copper to be produced for some vitamins, do you do any work such as if I will provide you with the design?

[@chrislegaux]

Davide, Go ahead and email me and we can discuss... [e-mail]

[@boojiecentoobie4272]

Is it possible to convert a typical South bend lathe to do this?

[@chrislegaux]

Yes, you can spin on any lathe. But lots of pressure is put on the bearings. Little parts like these not so much, though. You need to be able have a spinning rest mounted and you’re good to go. Speed (RPM) is needed, too. So the upper end of the lathes pulleys should be used.

[@levihill8964]

Hey I tried to comment on your Bonanza apple peeler video. I have the slicing accessory that your missing.

[@gabrielmariano4718]

Iam from Brazil

[@davidebura9341]

Hello Chris

[@mauriciovelazquez7411]

some contact to work on some designs

[@gabrielmariano4718]

i do it here 

[@arnoldhipkiss1903]

Amateur