1" round rod, what can be made?

Found a 10' long section of round steel 1" in diameter. I cut off 12" length and cleaned it up a little, as it was buried in the dirt of my backyard.

I was thinking maybe a hammer but it looks like most machinist hammers use a aluminum handle.

What sort of stuff would you make or could be made from a 1" steel bar? With lathe only, no milling here, yet.

 

Weld in door hinges for the lathe? Please explain. Thanks

QUOTE- door hinges on a lathe, Using a lathe.

 

Like for a cabinet that the lathe sits on, not sure about lathe doors? I dont think my lathe has doors.

 

Use the T-slot nuts to hold an angle plate on the cross slide. Then you can attach work to that and use the lathe as a simple mill if needed.
Robert

 

Make a spring loaded tap follower for using your new taps. Great project and a lifetime tool you will always have and use. 6 inches for the body and 4 inches for the plunger with a 45 degree point


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Then your whole life you think “I made that myself out of steel dug up in my backyard.”

 

Anything smaller then 1"

 

Here's a fun one where you can practice your threading:

http://www.frets.com/HomeShopTech/Projects/CaptiveNut/captivenut.html

Have fun!
Ted

 

I made this 2 years ago. The handle started as 1". You may have to get creative for the head.

 

Wow that's a beast!! Very nice!!

 

Buy some 20mm strong magnets from eBay and make some refrigerator magnets for the house.

I use aluminum or brass for refrigerator magnets my self


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Just saw it up to manageable lengths and keep it for projects as they come along. I try to collect as much of that sizes of steel just to have. You always need stock.


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