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Mike Peck,
The titanium wasn't that hard to machine Mike, I found that what I had to do was to really slow down the penetration when I bored the holes. I would penetrate the hole slightly and remove the drill bit to clear the chips to prevent heating. This one is bored from each end leaving a solid dam in the center. I used indexable carbide cutters, cobalt drills, and cut the welt with a homemade tool made from tool steel. It polished up beautifully on a machine buffer using tripoli and jewlers rouge. Your thought on wrapping the ferrule is a good one Mike, I just may do that.

Mike St.Clair,
Didn't buy a new lathe Mike, my buddy down the road has my old South Bend "A" and lets me use it when I want. Actually all three of my lathes are close at hand and I have an open invite to use them because I grew up with all the owners and that works out nice sometimes.

Thanks Guys,
Billy