[JesseK]

Gah, I didn't quite pose the question correctly. I should say that I'm worried that each edge of the hex will break the cutting tool as the hex spins around. The edges of the hex are further from the center than the faces, so it wouldn't be a smooth cut at first. Also, our 'qualified operator' recently had a baby boy and hasn't been able to participate this season. I'm the next best thing since he taught me some of what he knows, yet I want to be careful.

When lathing down the ends, you at least have a face to mill into using ... whatever that angled pointed cutting bit is called.