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| DeanDK:
So I needed to make some small/unique lathe tools for the watchmakers lathe. I used precision ground flat stock/gauge plate. They actually turned out better than I had expected. I shaped them using basic hand saw and hand files. Was really only for brass, however, I made a tool for steel and turned silver steel quite well. Very happy with them. Anyone else ever tried this? |
| Joules:
Hi Dean, I make my own tools from silver steel and oil harden them. They are used a lot for the plastic components I machine, but they also work for brass and alloy parts too. I do however lap them on a leather wheel with oil and metal polish. I also keep a fine diamond stone handy to dress the tools as needed during use. Enjoy your videos too. :thumbup: |
| DeanDK:
That is interesting! Do you use silver steel rod or do they come in square too? Nice I envy highly finished tools! I was really impressed with how these tools turned out, and so easy to shape. I was guessing that is how they were back in the day before HSS? Thanks Joules :thumbup: :D |
| Joules:
I machine from silver steel rod, then hand figure depending on whats needed. If its a form tool I will drill through the rod and work round the hole to form a radius tool, or more holes for something more complex. I use silver steel as it's what I have to hand, not got any gauge plate. I make press tools from silver steel to use in the arbour press, and they are oil hardened. A little off topic, but the tools are machined and oil hardened (10W-30 motor oil). I take stainless tig wire and heat to red let it cool naturally so its soft. I can roughly bend the shape with my fingers then size the ring in the press tool, that helps work harden the ring a little. It's used in some bespoke parts I make and sell. I do a batch of 25 rings at a time, the tool has made a few hundred parts now. So you're not just limited to lathe tools. |
| tom osselton:
Nice video thanks! |
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