The aluminum I used is pictured on the right, sorry I forgot what it is called.
I went to the hardware store looking for aluminum rods, but I saw these by the screws/bolts area.
They come paired with a screw that threads on the hollow end, making attaching these pretty easy
) I think the sizes also varies in from .5", 1", 1.5" and 2" lengths.
Once the flanges are grounded off, all it takes is time shaping, I did use a fine point permanent marker as it was spinning to know where to stop filing.
Do the point first by placing the whole thing in the drill with about .5" sticking out, Then the other angle with about 1" sticking out, then the shaft. Raise the drill press table accordingly.
Note of caution:
You should buy a 2" screw that would thread to the hollow end and cut off the head. Then you can place it in the drill press. Otherwise the aluminum would flatten and you won't be able to get it to spin straight.
I learned the hard way:angry
