Mrtechnologist2u
Aluminum
- Joined
- Oct 4, 2012
- Location
- Northern Ontario, Canada
A different post got me to wondering what would be a heavy cut or even maximum cut in mild steel. (assuming a non-interupted cut)
Mine is a '42 vintage w/leatherbelt. I currently have a lantern style tool post and the option of using a solid steel tool post that fits in my dual tool SBL post 4 t-slot cross -slide, not shure if that will make a difference. ( I havent tried it out yet.) I have been conservative so far in my machining because it has been @#$%&*!! cold out in the shop this winter.
I already got frost bite on a finger on my right hand by handling a 3' section of 1" barstock when it was -40degrees (30 secs was all it took). It raised quite a blister! AND no I didnt have gloves on! I will next time.
If trial and error to determine do you just take deeper cuts till you get chatter or the belt slips or (something gives)
Mine is a '42 vintage w/leatherbelt. I currently have a lantern style tool post and the option of using a solid steel tool post that fits in my dual tool SBL post 4 t-slot cross -slide, not shure if that will make a difference. ( I havent tried it out yet.) I have been conservative so far in my machining because it has been @#$%&*!! cold out in the shop this winter.
I already got frost bite on a finger on my right hand by handling a 3' section of 1" barstock when it was -40degrees (30 secs was all it took). It raised quite a blister! AND no I didnt have gloves on! I will next time.
If trial and error to determine do you just take deeper cuts till you get chatter or the belt slips or (something gives)