Mini live center from bolt - video

[hemmjo]

I dig these I-made-a-thing-out-of-a-bolt videos. They put more work into the projects that if they'd started from raw stock, but it shows ingenuity and resource management.
The only things I've made out of bolts are other bolts. Not sure that qualifies.

Neil

Depending on what kind you get bolts are a good source of quality steel. If I don't have a piece of steel appropriate for my needs I can make a run to Tractor Supply, and get a bolt to cut up. MOST of the materials I use are "mystery metal" of unknown origin or quality. Bolts are a known quality, even if it is one you find laying along the road. (yes I do that) If the head it is intact, the marks on it tell you right away if it is a good piece of steel.