I make a ring from grade 5 titanium, this metal is really tough to machine for the home machinist. The results are beautiful and polishes to a super high gloss! This project was a good way to learn how to use my lathe.

My Mini Lathe https://www.kingcanada.com/en/product...
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3D Printers used for ring box (affiliate):
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:14 How to Make a Titanium Ring
00:24 Cutting a Ring Blank
01:40 Boring the Ring Center
02:22 Checking the Size
02:31 Machining a Ring Holder
03:57 Testing the Holder
04:39 Machining the Ring
06:50 Measuring Runout
07:01 Chamfering Comfort Fit
07:14 Sanding
08:18 Polishing
09:26 Finished Ring

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Camera Gear I Use to Make Videos:

Main Camera
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Audio:
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