Kittyhawk
Established Member
Stuck on this one.
I need to turn a couple of detailed wheels 9mm in diameter for an aeroplane model. Normally this is not a problem as the wheels on the models are in the 'gear up' position nestled into the underside of the wing. Since I therefore only have to model one side of the wheel I rough out a dowel shape, clamp it in the lathe jaws, spin the required shape into the end and part it off.
The wheels I need now are to be 4mm thick and detailed on both sides. I have a little threaded mandrel thing but the hole it would leave is miles bigger than the 1.6mm axle intended for it. I can't figure out a solution.
I need to turn a couple of detailed wheels 9mm in diameter for an aeroplane model. Normally this is not a problem as the wheels on the models are in the 'gear up' position nestled into the underside of the wing. Since I therefore only have to model one side of the wheel I rough out a dowel shape, clamp it in the lathe jaws, spin the required shape into the end and part it off.
The wheels I need now are to be 4mm thick and detailed on both sides. I have a little threaded mandrel thing but the hole it would leave is miles bigger than the 1.6mm axle intended for it. I can't figure out a solution.