stainless steel

I'm pretty new at this stuff. But I've been happy with the results I've gotten turning 304SS in sizes under an inch. So I felt emboldened So when I found a 4' length of 303 round bar at the local scrap yard... But the larger diameter (even in a more machinable alloy) is not nearly as...

Hi all, I've been avoiding machining stainless steel after reading about how some grades are very difficult to work with and will work harden especially when using a (MicroMark 7X16) mini-lathe and (PM25) mill. But, I have a very simple project I need to be in stainless steel and thought this...

Well, I am a total beginner. So, figured I would post here. As I am not confident polishing a stainless steel sink is in the category of "Hobby Machining" please let me know where their are folks that puzzle about this sort of thing. Happy to go there instead. My kitchen sink is a most well...

After few tests ended with this results: SS 304 have gone very well. A36 better than 1020 4140 "same" finish as 1045 and 8640

We getting what I call Chattering (metal is being torn (?)) on our 3/8" Stainless Steel at the same spot every revolution. (See Photo). Its both on the Threads & Taper cut. WHY? CNC Machine @ 3500 rpm (we normally use 2500 rpm on our C6 stock w/o any problems).