On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 16:26:33 +0100, ChrisH
wrote:

On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 14:52:01 +0000 (UTC), wrote:

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These are results from a guesstimated set of cutting
angles on a very limited range of workpieces. The angles don't seem to
be very critical but I've no idea whether they are near optimum. I've
yet to discover how well the tool performs on other work materials.
It's hardly a tool for the professional because of the low metal
removal rate. But for an amateur, a tool that takes light cuts and
consistently leaves a good finish can be a pretty useful item.

Jim

I think I've got the other end of that bit of steel :-)
A couple of questions - what machine are you using, and what cutting
fluid?

ChrisH


I've been using it both on a Boxford ME10 (pretty close to
a chinese copy of a 9" swing Southbend) and also on a Denford Viceroy
280 Synchro (11" swing).

Because of the low cutting speed and small chip size heat
is not a problem and dry cutting is possible. More from habit than
necessity I usually drip a bit of sulphurised neat cutting oil
(Prestoil) on the workpiece but it doesn't make much difference.

Jim