Eric R Snow wrote:

Maybe it would be better to either make a square
holder with a hole to accept the cutter shank or use the boring bar
holder with an Aloris type tool post.

They might get in the way. YMMV.
And it doesn't look that much like a good tool. 8-/


As to lapping, my method is to turn a brass bar
to the desired radius and then charge the brass rod with diamond
lapping compound.

[snipp]
Great! Thanks for a lot of good procedures (I partialy knew :-), but not
the neat little tricks)


Nick
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