Originally Posted by
busdriver1959
A lot of framebuilders cut their races on the lathe. From the pictures, usually before the legs are brazed on. Probably a balance thing. My lathe is too small but still fun for making small things.
It would be real hairy trying it on my lathe and might not even work. I'd have to spin it REAL slowly, and use a steady rest to hold it. Not sure how I'd chuck it up.
I may be able to do the dressing by hand.