Have a read ofmy couple of posts in this thread
I would put a very small ctr drill hole in one end of the material then hold in the 4-jaw with tailstock support to first turn a parallel section and then shape as above. when done drill and ream the two holes and finally use filing buttons to round the ends. The holes can be drilled before turning and the button scribed around then that line acts as a guide where to stop turning.
Edited By JasonB on 11/04/2020 16:55:37