Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Metal spinning
Georg Waldhof
>I'm looking for resources, information, instructions, material, etc. for metal spinning. Specifically, I would like to try spinning some metal cups to mount on wooden stems.
Any suggestions or anyone with any experience in this area?
Thanks
Re: Metal spinning
john Lucas
>George
I have lots of information. Most of it is hard copy but I'll be glad to copy it for you. Just send me your snail mail address. Dave Hout teaches classes in it if you can get in touch with him. I can get you his e-mail address. You can find some information on the web if you do a search under metal spinning.
It's on my short list of things I want to learn so I've been to several demo's and have collected any information I can find.
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Spence in Rhode Island
>I'm interested in learning it too since seeing the Christmas ornaments made by Leo Van Der Loo. After doing a Google I found this website by Paul Wiley who has also written a book which I plan to buy soon. Yet one more thing on a very long "Gotta Learn" list. LOL
Regards
Spence
http://www.paulwileyspinning.com/
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john Lucas
>I forgot about my books. I have 3 books published by Lindsay publications. Metal Spinning by Fred Crawshaw No. 57 Meta Spinning by tuells and Painter, Metal Spinning by Reagan and Smith.
These are small publications and although interestin g were not that good as a basic instruction reference. They aren't expensive however and give you really good insight into what can be done and the tools to use.
http://www.lindsaybks.com/
Re: Metal spinning
David Galloway
>One of my prized possessions is a chalice and paten set made in ebony by Nick Cook, with the pewter inserts spun by Dave Hout. This set was in an international exhibition that toured the world for four years. On its return, Nick surprised me with the gift. It is in a prominent place in my office where it gets compliments daily. It reminds me of my desire to learn to spin metal. I couldn't think of a better teacher or person than Dave. Good luck with your quest.
David Galloway
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Bob Hackett
>Either Home Shop Machinist or Projects in Metal had an in depth series on metal spinning and how to make the tools to do it.They told what each tool did and had plenty of pics to illustrate.I believe it was published within the last 4 years.
Mainely,Bob
Re: Metal spinning
Ron, Neosho, Wi.
>I know bupkis about metal spinning, but I own a Powermatic 90 lathe that is designed for metal spinning. ie., it'll do 4,000 rpm at the high end. So if your looking for a lathe to start with consider the 90 when you look. I'm presently in the process of lowering that speed to about 1,000 rpm top end for my uses. Good luck, I took a look at the sites linked above and they are really exciting.
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RonZ
>Sorby has a metal spinning tools and video. I bought them but haven't had time to use it yet. Below is the link to their site but the metal spinnin items aren't listed. You can contact them and see who does have it in the USA .When I was in Atlanta, Highland hardware had them in stock.
Robert Sorby
Re: Metal spinning
Gil
>I raise a fair bit of pewter, or used to in high school. I didn't spin it, but used a sand bag and mallet to raise bowl/chalice shapes. If you are patient you can do a lot with a paper mallet and a sandbag.
-Gil
Re: Metal spinning
john Lucas
>Ron brings up a good point. Not all lathes will work for metal spinning. You have to put a fair amount of pressure on the metal to push it over the form. This force is toward the headtock. If your bearings are pressed in from the outboard side and don't have a lock or keeper ring you might have problems. You can actually push the spindle out with repeated use. All of my lathes have had the bearings and spindle installed from the inboard side so this is not a problem.
Oliver 2159
Georg Waldhof
>My lathe is an Oliver 2159 made in 1972. Since it was originally offered with a metalspinning tooling package, I'm guessing it will handle the pressure.
uh, right?
George
Re: Oliver 2159
john Lucas
>George
I saw metal spinning done on an Oliver, a VEga and powermatic 2035. The professional spinner I saw turned on a modifed metal lathe. My Old J-line lathe would have worked well.
I copied the articles from Home shop machinist this morning and will get it in the mail sometime today.
You are too kind - thanks (NM)
Georg Waldhof
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