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| johnny123:
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| johnny123:
Well! don't know where my post went..lol I asked my local supplier for an insert for my ball turner, and got a TNMG331 NM4 WPP20? Anyone know what angle I should mount this insert? :doh: |
| madjackghengis:
Hi Johnny, in looking at my insert book, I'd mount the insert with the face perpendicular to the centerline of the lathe, with the centerline of the insert bisecting the angle of the active corner, to allow the tightest working toward the chuck side, and the face of the insert dead on center of the work turning. If you are making an "up and over" ball turner, you could put one edge parallel to the holder, the edge on the tailstock side, which would give you a bit more clearance when turning close to the chuck or other holding device. The same can be said if you are doing it horizontally, as several people are on this forum. Good luck, and post pictures, we want to see :poke: :headbang: mad jack |
| Brass_Machine:
Hiya Johny. I don't know the angle you need, but hopefully Ralph does. Eric |
| Divided he ad:
Johnny, I have no idea how to translate what Mad Jack has said (sorry).... It's midnight and my brian is fried! I'd go and take a look at Steve Bedairs website as he mounted triangular inserts on the original plan I copied. My tip is basically straight out in front (and to the rear) of the tool post, this makes it easy to set up and works a treat. Take a good look at some of the ball turning posts before you cut into your tool post. Photo's will explain it far better than all the words can :thumbup: Ralph. |
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