Bought One of These

Where can I get right tools for it. I have a box of carbide 6.35mm tools that seem to line up with the center, are these the right tools.

Tools

however the mauf website list 10mm tools as an option . I have some 10mm tools and the cutting face is well high and not on center line of spindle.


new to this so still confused.

[Edited on 23/606/10 by mad4x4]

[Edited on 23/606/10 by mad4x4]

Try Chronos.co.uk

should I be looking a 10mm or 1/4 or what ?

Yes 6mm / 1/4" will be fine, but if you buy the braized tungsten carbide tools, you'll need a silicon carbide grinding wheel to keep them sharp.

What type of toolpost does it have? if its a single clamp type you'll find a selection of different thickness scraps of metal sheet (shims) useful to set the tool to the right height

- Oops just looked at the pic, its a 4 way, but the shims will still be needed, there is no tool hieght adjustment on it.

[Edited on 23/6/10 by r1_pete]

[Edited on 23/6/10 by r1_pete]

RGD tools have given excellent service in the past and sell tools with replaceable tips requiring zero skill to sharpen.

depends how much work you are going to do if it is worth the time to gain sharpening skills!

Mmmm, I was taught to give the lathe tool a light re grind before each use, still do, and for the time involved the cut and finish is fine.

Tools quickly loose their edge, and poor finishes blamed on lack of skill rather than blunt tools.

Just my opinion, and what I had drummed into me when 'learning'.

A quick change tool-post with a few tool holders would be an excellent investment. It's probably the most useful thing I ever bought for my lathe, saves a lot of time messing around with shims when you change tools.

You use tools that line up with the centre - you can always use smaller than maximum size tools with shims/packing to make up the height

Regards
Hugh

Ok can any one recommend a tool post that will allow a bit of hit adjustment so that I can use 10 mm or 6 mm tools. at the moment the 4 way post that is on only allows a fixed height.
Currently for good cutting position - center or just below the tool needs to sit hard down on the base of the tool post.

Presumably the one they have on the lathe page you posted (Quick Change Tool Post - £35) would be suitable.
Worth calling and asking the supplier.