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| dvbydt:
As usual this project did not turn out how I envisioned it! I have retired, moved house and downsized my sanctuary (shed), since I last posted a project. It started with these HSS blanks on Ebay. They were less than £3.00 each. So after cutting one in half, I ground up these tools (more on the grinder in a later post.) As you can see for, 80% of the work I do on the lathe in either steel or brass one these two tools are my first choice an save me scrabbling about in the box of previously made tools. Ian |
| efrench:
Do you have drawings with all of the angles for both bits? |
| dvbydt:
Sorry, no but in general all approach and clearance angles are 5 deg. Parting tool side clearance, vertical and horizontal, 1.5 deg. 0 deg top rake for brass and I used a 6mm dia high speed grinding bit to put the chipbreaker grooves in the tool for steel (and Aluminium). All will become clearer when I post the tool grinder project (Coming SOON). Ian. |
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