Netters I have tried to roll the flange for my spinner bulkhead on my lathe and it is not working. The first attempt was 2024T3 .050. I clamped it between 2 pieces of 3/4" particle board and bolted it on a face plate. Using a large ball bearing mounted on my toolpost I managed to roll it about 20 degrees. 2nd attempt was with 6061T6 .040. I managed to roll it farther, but then the edge tore apart and folded over each other. I realize I am trying to shorten the metal on the flange and make it thicker, and it won't work with tempered metal. Will it work with 0 temper and then have it heat treated after? What are some of you doing to roll that flange, and what thickness and metal are you using?
Ralph Snyder Burbank, CA ralphnd...@sbcglobal.net
