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.

 

"This would be an interesting contest. Cut one of those pieces up into shorter lengths and send them to a bunch of people to see what can be made! Post all the results here! From backyard scrap find to ???
Robert. "

I like the idea, I was thinking of some sort of contest. Good idea Robert!!

I like the idea of sending some .624" diam and say 6" length to up to 10 forum members who can paypal the shipping, send me a PM.

It would be very interesting to see what different members make and post the build on the forum.

 

If you have a drillpress these stops come in handy. They were made from 1" stock and cross drilled so that they can be tightened with the handle of the chuck key.

 

Unfortunately no drill press here, I should get one., just haven't needed one until the lathe.

I really need to make some leveling plates to mount the lathe on and have some adjustment to square/level.

 

Currently researching and trying to design a tool post drill, starting off with the 1" diameter steel rod.

So far I have 2 bearings and a steel shaft to run through the center.

I am not sure about a chuck or collet for the tool side, attachment method and what size chuck or collet to use.

I see ER11 collets and a er11 collet chuck with a 8mm shaft holder. Is it best to get the er chuck holder attached to shaft or separate? I already have a 8mm shaft.

This is what I am thinking of getting....https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FLVDZ8B/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1_1_2?smid=A2LUXR3HKCIR54&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FLZWHBZ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1_1_1?smid=A3AU1GW2EDXPCQ&psc=1

Let me know any suggestions or if this is good for a tool post drill build..Thanks

 

X2 on this. I can’t tell you how many times I needed to set-up a new tool and my workpiece was already setup in the chuck and my compound was dialed in.

How about making a tool height gauge? You have to very carefully measure the height of the center of your lathe spindle and then build up a shaft that rests on either a flat way or on the top of the compound. You then use that to set tools heights in your quick change tool holders. It's a simple project but must be done with a high degree of accuracy.

For extra points, make it adjustable (with a fine thread) and lockable.

You'll use such a tool for as long as you own your lathe. You'll be really happy you have one the first time you need to set up a new tool and don't have to tear down a project already set up in your lathe. ;-)

Probably examples somewhere here on the forum.

MetaKey

 

You may also make a 1/2" round bar (-:
Why one would do this is beyond me but is possible. I suspect that I lack spirit or vision when machining on a lathe.

 

A 12 ounce hammer would be a good tool to make from a small length of it. A pair of closely spaced holes then file out the ridge between the to mount wooden handle. I have a wish to make such a hammer scaled off my 16" ballpein hammer.
My personal belief about longer rods is leave them long and cut off what is required for a project. It leaves the options open and not the regrettable situation where you need a 24" rod but previosly cut them 20".
Have a good day
Ray

 

Watch it, ER11 collet chucks are about the diameter of a dime.
Very tiny applications.