07-20-2013, 06:32 PM
I got started on the hammer handle and thought I'd make a quick video of turning the 1144 steel. It turns like cast iron in that it doesn't create stringy chips but small chips. The resulting finish was pretty decent, after I installed a new insert. The old one showed a lot of galling and looking at the tip there was definitely some wear showing.
The video is showing a .020" DOC. After making the video, I tried a .025" DOC and still no stringy chips.
Not much to look at but it's good practice for making videos.
Ed
The video is showing a .020" DOC. After making the video, I tried a .025" DOC and still no stringy chips.
Not much to look at but it's good practice for making videos.
Ed