Hey everyone,
New here.
I have 5, 18" 3/8" threaded rods that I need to turn down to 1/4" on both ends for about 1/2" length for a prototype I am building.
Because these are 18" long, it does not seem like a mini lathe from Harbor Freight will do the job.
Its not realistic for me to buy a several thousand dollar lathe for this purpose, so I am wondering if there is a way to do this (safely) using a drill press, or other home technique, or if anyone has any recommendations on how to find a company that will do this for me, for money of course?
New here.
I have 5, 18" 3/8" threaded rods that I need to turn down to 1/4" on both ends for about 1/2" length for a prototype I am building.
Because these are 18" long, it does not seem like a mini lathe from Harbor Freight will do the job.
Its not realistic for me to buy a several thousand dollar lathe for this purpose, so I am wondering if there is a way to do this (safely) using a drill press, or other home technique, or if anyone has any recommendations on how to find a company that will do this for me, for money of course?