On Fri, 7 May 2010 07:29:29 -0700, "Bob La Londe"
wrote:

So what's the proscribed method? I expect I need a pretty consistent radius
bottom. What's the best way. Make a rough semi V lathe bit, and then make
a decent round one to finish?

No..use the round one to start and finish with.

If you have a tool and cutter grinder and can make some fixtures..you
can turn out a decent half round tool

On the other hand...unless you are handling really high pressures...you
CAN often times get away with a simple V groove.

Gunner

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