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Re: Parting tool recommendations
Is there any need/advantage in using carbide parting tools inverted at the rear of the cross-slide? -- Myford Matt ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Myford Matt's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=66196 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=717084 |
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Re: Parting tool recommendations
In message <Myford.Matt.2u63wn@rcgroups.com>, Myford Matt
<Myford.Matt.2u63wn@rcgroups.com> writes > >Is there any need/advantage in using carbide parting tools inverted at >the rear of the cross-slide? My understanding is that it depends upon the design of the lathe insofar as how and where the cross-slide is constrained in the vertical plane and also the rigidity and overhang of the spindle (does it have measurable flex or lift). -- Mike Hopkins CSME <http://www.cheltsme.org.uk> 5" gauge (2 1/2" scale) Alice class Hunslet |
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Re: Parting tool recommendations
On 23 Jul, 10:14, Myford Matt <Myford.Matt.2u6...@rcgroups.com> wrote:
> Is there any need/advantage in using carbide parting tools inverted at > the rear of the cross-slide? > > -- > Myford Matt Yes, all the same rules apply. I use a Q-cut in the rear toolpost of my Myford S7. Wilfrid Underwood |
