QuickChange
Aluminum
- Joined
- Jan 28, 2013
- Location
- NE Ohio, USA
Hello all---Can someone give me a quick education on tool geometry desirable for the SB9? I have the Warner HS toolholders (3/8 inch size) and inserts, AXA wedge toolpost. While the inserts seem to cut well, I noticed that the TOP of the inserts are dead "flat" and can't help but think about the old "rocker" post and just how adjustable that post was for tool angle. So, I guess my question: is the cutting angle (rake??) on the Warner inserts already optimized for use on these small lathes? Any comments on the use of the Warner toolholders/HS inserts with the SB9 would be welcome. I'm NOT really having any trouble with them, the inserts seem to cut well and finishes are decent. I think a post or two from the "brethren" here on PM would set me straight about how desirable (or not) the Warner HS tooling IS.