Bob La Londe fired this volley in news:8919567c-
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A CNC lathe would be the easy answer for starting with long stock.
Two problems. I have about 400 pins already, and that will last me a
while. I don't have a CNC lathe... or do I?


Bob, you have a CNC lathe. It came as part of your mill.

Chuck the work in the spindle. Mount a tool on the bed. Turn away!

LLoyd