Lathing Hex Stock

[Borisdamole]

Originally Posted by Justin Stiltner

Shouldn't be a problem to do that, just take it light while you still have the interrupted cut. If you have an inexperienced / excited person running the lathe have them use HSS (High Speed Steel) tooling instead of the insert style, HSS is very forgiving of abuse. Also using the tail stock to support the far end will help with the vibrations, not to mention keep bad things from happening.

you can still turn down hex stock with carbide, but HSS is cheaper, and it still works.

Interrupted cuts can be slightly frightening at first, but as long as you take light cuts, and make sure everything is clamped down tight, you should be fine!!!