Alan_M 66 1 Cars Posted September 24, 2008 I was wondering the other day whilst doing some basic turning on our lathe, whether you could stick an alloy wheel on it. I have a set that could do with a bit of touching up, not for cosmetic reasons but more to take the corrosion on the edges off. Anybody doen this before? How do you keep to the profile, or is it a matter of keeping a close eye on the cutting tool? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted September 24, 2008 I was wondering the other day whilst doing some basic turning on our lathe, whether you could stick an alloy wheel on it. I have a set that could do with a bit of touching up, not for cosmetic reasons but more to take the corrosion on the edges off. Anybody doen this before? How do you keep to the profile, or is it a matter of keeping a close eye on the cutting tool? That's how they do diamond cut alloys If it's just the rim, then you'll get away with a very sharp, positive uncoated insert for a great finish, but if you touch the spokes the edge with dissapear, you'll need a far tougher substrate for the spokes, then do a tiny skim cut with the uncoated carbide or diamond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted September 24, 2008 I was wondering the other day whilst doing some basic turning on our lathe, whether you could stick an alloy wheel on it. I have a set that could do with a bit of touching up, not for cosmetic reasons but more to take the corrosion on the edges off. Anybody doen this before? How do you keep to the profile, or is it a matter of keeping a close eye on the cutting tool? I've done this before on a turning lathe with some alloys my boss had bought in that needed pit marks removing from some of the face. I didn't use the cutting tip in the conventional manner though! Instead using it as a rest, for a back-stick to rest a hand stelite cutter on-old skool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
