Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:44 pm
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.
A wood lathe can be had in the US for around $100 new, and can generally be used with aluminum.