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| Dean W:
Just put the normal tool post for that lathe on the slide and go at it, Wong. That QC setup is kind of enormous. Dean |
| wongster:
Thanks Dean. I have decided to dig out the normal rocker tool post to do it when I get home from work. Regards, Wong |
| wongster:
Finally managed to turn the shank down to slightly below 10mm (not due to my intent but a miscalculation). The dovetail cutter now fit nicely on my ER16 10mm collet. I started with the 1/4" HSS tool but after the 2nd pass, it wouldn't cut anymore. Saw that the cutting edge was gone.... Changed to my carbide tool. A little difficult to set a good cutting angle (too upright for my comfort) but the result turned out to my satisfaction. Thank you folks for guiding me on this. I'll start working on my tool holder for the QCTP so that I can use my little boring tool of 4mm shank. Regards, Wong |
| Bernd:
--- Quote from: wongster on July 23, 2010, 08:02:16 PM ---Thanks Bernd. Would strapping down the tool hold it firm enough for cutting? A pic or 2 will be very much appreciated. Regards, Wong --- End quote --- I'm sure it would. Pics will be coming in a day or two. If you don't see any soon give me a :poke:. Bernd |
| Dean W:
Glad you got it done, Wong. Show us what you make! Dean |
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