QuestionI was reading a post from back in 2008 regarding making jewelry mandrels from a baseball bat. Could you post pictures so I can get a clear visual of how you are explaining it.
Thank You,
Jamie
AnswerI have found an article you might like in a table leg being used as a mandrel :
http://lovemyartjewelry.blogspot.com/2014/12/how-to-make-copper-bangle.html?m=1
The best example I found was from an anvil blog :
http://anvilartifacts.blogspot.com/2013/02/make-do-tools.html?m=1
This says a lot about making your own tools, which my first two teachers both said was the mark of a good craftsman that it was a necessary skill.
I hope this helps.
C.