Homemade Lathe?

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I would suggest some kind of gingery machine over this, but that's just me. I don't think the bearings on a grinder are meant for this kind of loading, the motor generally spins much too fast.

A wood lathe can be had in the US for around $100 new, and can generally be used with aluminum.
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