My first effort underway...

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Shed_Monkey
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My first effort underway...

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Well I promised to share for those that are interested - so here is the progress from this mornings efforts.

I have never made anything on a metal lathe before, let alone machined aluminium so this is all a very steep learning curve!

I am happy to report there were no pyrotechnics or flaming swarf :Chuckle:

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My goodness, hacking out the line drum doesn't half create some swarf - I'm not sure how to get rid of it all :Confused:

Parting a 4 inch billet of 6082T6 for the first time was also rather "interesting"

The next job on the drum will be hollowing the back out and a bit of profiling on the bottom skirt/lip.

I need to make some decisions yet about the backplate - I have some Sapele, Birds Eye Maple and American Cherry which have been seasoning in the loft for at least 3 years which would do the job. I think I will need to make up some samples to help me decide.

This project will take quite some time, so please don't expect particularly regular updates - I am learning each new skill or aspect of construction as I go along so it will take me a while. There are bound to be some unforseen technical challenges along the way too.

Cheers
Steve

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Muscavado
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Steve,

My order is in the post :Hat:

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No problem John - at my current rate delivery will be in about 10 years :Hahaha:

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Bobby Marlene
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Steve, that looks fantastic. I am happy your shop is still ok and the local fire department officers can enjoy their sunday pint rather than extinguishing a metal fire...
Keep us posted, please. Bobby

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Looking brilliant especially if that's your first attempt :Hat:
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That is absolutely Brilliant Steve..

Well done indeed! :Hat:

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Dendrobaena
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Excellent stuff Steve, keep it coming :Hat:
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I had a feeling it wouldn't be long before we saw a reel from you! Looks "reely" good so far and I have no doubt it'll be a fine piece of work when its completed. Look forward to your further updates with keen interest :Thumb:
"Oh for want of rod and line I'd fish this stream serene, sublime".

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That looks brilliant already.

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Paul F
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Steve, your skills at turning your hand to a task amazes me, it looks great so far :Thumb:

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