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| Pete.:
Ilike the drummond toolpost, it's perfect for a small lathe. Must be one of the earliest 'quick-change' toolposts fitted on a lathe I think. I made quite a few adapters for my dad's 'm' |
| AndyB:
Hi Pete, What is not to like about Drummonds? :) I have set up rear toolposts and find that parting with those to be much easier, but for those who struggle, try your standard set up until you figure out the pitfalls, then your investment in time/money in a rear toolpost will work first time. Another bonus, the chips fall out so don't clog the cut. Andy |
| Stilldrillin:
Hi Ross. Late again! Sorry....... What a crackin' thread. Umpteen replies, almost all different......... None of 'em wrong! :D I've just parcelled up, one of my slightly redundant, blade type tools for you to practice with. Will post tomorrow. :thumbup: Give it a go. When you understand each other, you'll probably want buy something a little different...... Or not! :) Enjoy! David D |
| Ross:
:update: I got Davids parting tool in the post and set it up down the shed. I put the tool slightly lower than center like you guys said and it cut through the aluminum like butter! Thanks everyone for the help and David for the tool. Below are some pictures of the two tools compare and the parted off bit of aluminum. Ross |
| Stilldrillin:
Well done Young Man! :clap: :clap: Learning the techniques, one at a time......... :thumbup: David D |
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