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| Mike4:
--- Quote from: John Hill on June 13, 2011, 04:26:43 PM ---That style of parting blade is so expensive I have pretty much put mine aside. That was after having broken both ends of one blade and buying another blade which by then cost me more than the original blade and holder. BTW, I ground the end of the broken blade to make a regular parting blade, it works so well it makes me wonder if I will ever buy any more chips! :coffee: --- End quote --- I only use carbide parting tools as I have had several HSS cutters jam and destroy an almost completed part,(not good when a customer is waiting). Yes they do break if not sharp or the tool holder is not square to the part being cut, also I find if you are going to be going in deep a little sideways clearence helps let the chips out and not bind. Also some steels are full of tough spots and can create havoc , avoid customer supplied material if not sure. My 02c worth. Michael |
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