Lathe for cymbal turning

[THE DOCTOR]

It would take a very large lathe 15-20 inches to do this and a lot of wasted material with a lot of distortion due to heat as the very thin piece was cut with a parting tool and no way to hold it to smooth the finish after cutting on the back side.

I have a 15" lathe and wouldn't even attempt such a chore.

It would be far far far easier to take some flat stock and trim to shape then use a press to form a slight cone then heat treat. than to try and make one on a lathe.

Hope this helps

DOC