Question: How to make Back Pack Quick Release Pins with a lathe

  Options: 
 A. To make a Back Pack Quick Release Pin, cut a piece about 1 1/2" to work with. The overall pin will need to be 3" total.
 B. To make a Back Pack Quick Release Pin, cut a piece about 3" to work with, the overall length of the pin is about 1 1/2".
Answer: B