I have some projects comming up I will be making stuff from scrap auto parts.
Axles from rear wheel drive cars would be good for some parts, but how would I turn them or mill them?
Can I used normal bits and cutters, or will I need to heat the shafts and soften them before machining. Then heat treat them again to harden when done?
When I buy new cutters, end mills and such, what is the best type to get for longest life amd using on hardend steel, cast iron, spring steel and such.
Where can I find a chart or guide on spark testing to see what I am working. I know the principle of spark testing, but really I wouldn't know a red flower from a silver sparkler as far as what metal I have.
Some projects planed, metal former for rolling beads and flanges (I figure axle shafts would be good here), Draw knife (perhaps from auto coil spring) this would be more blacksmithed then sharpened. Other similar stuff.
Thanks.
Axles from rear wheel drive cars would be good for some parts, but how would I turn them or mill them?
Can I used normal bits and cutters, or will I need to heat the shafts and soften them before machining. Then heat treat them again to harden when done?
When I buy new cutters, end mills and such, what is the best type to get for longest life amd using on hardend steel, cast iron, spring steel and such.
Where can I find a chart or guide on spark testing to see what I am working. I know the principle of spark testing, but really I wouldn't know a red flower from a silver sparkler as far as what metal I have.
Some projects planed, metal former for rolling beads and flanges (I figure axle shafts would be good here), Draw knife (perhaps from auto coil spring) this would be more blacksmithed then sharpened. Other similar stuff.
Thanks.