I need to make a cylindrical metal keychain on a lathe, ideas?

Posted on July 4th, 2010 by admin in lathe | 1 Comment »

I’m in a design technology course and our challenge is to create a cylindrical metal keychain on a C&C lathe.. basically I need ideas of cylindrical objects that would be cool on a keychain! I’m thinking of maybe a bullet, any other ideas?

1) Lighthouse**
2) Kaleidescope or magnifying lens
(if glass ends can be added)
3) Spice shaker (salt, pepper, sugar)
4) Pill bottle or coin holder (with a closed end and a cap)

**My husband and I met at a Tool & Die shop. I worked in the office and he worked on a lathe out in the plant. When we started dating and he found out that I collect lighthouses, he actually made me one. It is beautiful and I love it! : ) Good luck to you, whatever you choose to make.

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  1. Jill Says:

    1) Lighthouse**
    2) Kaleidescope or magnifying lens
    (if glass ends can be added)
    3) Spice shaker (salt, pepper, sugar)
    4) Pill bottle or coin holder (with a closed end and a cap)

    **My husband and I met at a Tool & Die shop. I worked in the office and he worked on a lathe out in the plant. When we started dating and he found out that I collect lighthouses, he actually made me one. It is beautiful and I love it! : ) Good luck to you, whatever you choose to make.
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