Hi,
I am having trouble getting a cut-off tool to work when trying to cut off even relatively soft metals like mild steel.
I have tried both the carbide insert cutoff tools and 3/32 HSS blades - freshly sharpened.
I am using a slow speed ? 60-100 rpm and placing the cutting tool even with the center
I am getting very small chips and a ton of resistance, that results in the whole tool holder rotating clockwise, and then binding.
I experienced the same think on a junk lathe, but when I experience with my new 10k, I realized it was bad technique...
How am I supposed to successfully use these tools?
thanks
dan
I am having trouble getting a cut-off tool to work when trying to cut off even relatively soft metals like mild steel.
I have tried both the carbide insert cutoff tools and 3/32 HSS blades - freshly sharpened.
I am using a slow speed ? 60-100 rpm and placing the cutting tool even with the center
I am getting very small chips and a ton of resistance, that results in the whole tool holder rotating clockwise, and then binding.
I experienced the same think on a junk lathe, but when I experience with my new 10k, I realized it was bad technique...
How am I supposed to successfully use these tools?
thanks
dan