taildragger
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- Mar 2, 2017
I am new to the forum and recently bought a 10 inch heavy with a 2 hp 220 volt motor. The QCTP that came with the lathe is a cheap Chinese piston style. I am planning on purchasing an Aloris wedge style AXA tool post after reading several threads about the quality of the imports compared to the original. What is the most common size blanks of HSS that people use to grind tools for turning and facing. Any names of suppliers would be greatly appreciated.
The cheap Chinese parting tool that came with the lathe is short and would not work for larger diameters. I think Aloris makes a tool holder that accepts a longer parting tool. Your thoughts.
Is it correct to assume that since it is a smaller lathe that carbide inserts are not a viable option.
Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.
Tom AKA Taildragger
The cheap Chinese parting tool that came with the lathe is short and would not work for larger diameters. I think Aloris makes a tool holder that accepts a longer parting tool. Your thoughts.
Is it correct to assume that since it is a smaller lathe that carbide inserts are not a viable option.
Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.
Tom AKA Taildragger