Just wondering if there is a better method of producing knurled finishes than by using a simple knurling wheel system?
I avoid the single wheel types because of the excessive pressure they place on headstock bearings when used on tough materials. The opposing wheel types get around this, but of course they still rely on simply forcing the pattern into the surface. I'm sure I have used a type that tends to 'slice' rather than indent. From memory it had adjustable wheel angels which I think allowed some adjustment to suit the diameter of the work - rather than having to make the diameter suitable for the pitch of the knurling.
I avoid the single wheel types because of the excessive pressure they place on headstock bearings when used on tough materials. The opposing wheel types get around this, but of course they still rely on simply forcing the pattern into the surface. I'm sure I have used a type that tends to 'slice' rather than indent. From memory it had adjustable wheel angels which I think allowed some adjustment to suit the diameter of the work - rather than having to make the diameter suitable for the pitch of the knurling.
