Getting closer to a machine to develop LW for
Originally shared by Todd Fleming
Moving the headstock. ~12 mm dia stock is almost workable. 17 mm stock is still horrid.
So coool!
Lathe tip. Those carbide tool bits don’t work as well as carbide inserts. I like to use TCMT-21.50 size for my small lathe. I made my own holders for them. Around couple dollars each on eBay. You’ll find it will take less cutting forces and get better surface finish.
I planned to upgrade tooling soon, but wasn’t sure what to get. Thanks for the tip! High on my list is a QCTP.
@Todd_Fleming they are nice but the holder you are using would probably be more rigid. That’s the issue with the aluminum QCTP I have. I should make a heavier steel one.
Maybe this one? Steel: http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=4039&category=1963256890
@Todd_Fleming that is a wedge type which is considered much better than the older dovetail system that I have. I bought mine from LMS years ago before I knew better. They discontinued my version. I’ve seen this same wedge quick change in eBay for a few dollars cheaper.
I think the Shars might be a better version. They are a larger industrial tool store.