Die from bolt. By Metall Antik. 5:06 video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi-fdgjEfYk
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Die from bolt. By Metall Antik. 5:06 video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi-fdgjEfYk
That was a tip - 0:46 - use a spring clip in the lathe jaws as a stop for the piece being turned.
Die from a bolt head. If the bolt is high carbon steel, you may be able to cut threads in mild steel.