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Using aluminum for MT2 die holder?

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va2fsq

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Hi,
I would like to build a die holder for my mini lathe. All of the plans I see use steel for the MT2 part. Can I use aluminum instead? Any issues with it?
Thanks, Tom
 
An MT2 arbor costs $6-$10 from BB, less from Amazon. Rather than putz around turning the taper, adapt one to your holder. Other than that, I don't see any reason why aluminum wouldn't work as long as the taper fit was such that no slipping could occur.
 
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If you are making one for the Morse taper I think aluminum has a tendency to gall/sieze up in steel. I did however make an aluminum one that fits over the shaft of the tailstock. I can get a picture of it if you wish
 
I want to do this as a learning experience.
As to seizing, you are right. I guess I will need to wait. Don't think there are cross border shipping at this time.
Tom
 
va2fsq said:
I want to do this as a learning experience.
As to seizing, you are right. I guess I will need to wait. Don't think there are cross border shipping at this time.
Tom
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I don’t believe there are restrictions on cross-border shipping at this point.

Now the exchange rate might make you think twice about it [emoji54]


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Another reason for buying: Aluminum is always coated in aluminum oxide, which is abrasive. So in the long-long term, it will slightly wear your taper faster than normal use.

So you might roast me for this. Busy bee will sell you a MT2 1' stub arbor (B460)for $14.99. From that you can make a die holder easily. Or you can wait on Banggood or alibaba or amazon. Depends on how much of a rush you are in.
 
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