<human>: Here is a goal: How to make Back Pack Quick Release Pins with a lathe

Which way makes more sense to accomplish this goal?

OPTIONS:
- 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.
- 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".
<bot>: 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".