mad4x4
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 07:05 AM |
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Lathe Tools for Baby Lathe
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]
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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Mal
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 07:06 AM |
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Try Chronos.co.uk
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mad4x4
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 07:10 AM |
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should I be looking a 10mm or 1/4 or what ?
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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r1_pete
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 07:29 AM |
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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]
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v8kid
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 07:52 AM |
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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!
You'd be surprised how quickly the sales people at B&Q try and assist you after ignoring you for the past 15 minutes when you try and start a
chainsaw
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r1_pete
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 08:13 AM |
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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'.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 08:27 AM |
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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.
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hughpinder
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 08:41 AM |
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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
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mad4x4
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 09:27 AM |
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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.
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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iank
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| posted on 23/6/10 at 11:37 AM |
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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.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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