First time using the boring bar

Ha ha ha, until I get a mill, very presumptuous. I have already been looking. They cost a lot. If there a smaller one I can use/buy that will get me buy for a while.
 
Presumptuous perhaps, but not everything is round. Eventually we all figure this out. With a mill and lathe, most things become possible. They are the price of personal growth ...
 
I'm still looking for a small mill (OK, any size mill) up here after 7 years.
My vertical slide does some of the jobs I wanted but is a bit of a pain to set up.
I still need to make a carriage stop but the "G" clamp and steel bar have served fine so far.
My two lads are in full lockdown in Melbourne so I know what you are going through.
Stay safe and take care.
 
That looked like a bit of brass you were parting off but didnt sound like it.
 
Nice cut.
When you get to parting steel try to keep the cut as close to the chuck as possible to lessen any chatter that could arise.
 
Yes, I learn this the hard way and broke the tip on steel. I ordered some new bits. I will re-record once they arrive.
 
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