On 2012-01-17, Kevin(Bluey) wrote:
On 1/17/2012 5:48 AM, Bob wrote:
On Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:58:29 +0930, "Kevin(Bluey)"
wrote:

Just acquired an Alba4S shaper 18" stroke .
I'm looking for armstrong type tool holders ,preferably the T series
with no back rake .
Planer toolholders and zero-rake lathe toolholders work fine in
shapers. So does an HSS tool bit to fit the toolpost!

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I'm no stranger to the operation of shapers and planers , used a few
over the years as a tool & die maker.

Never had the pleasure of using (or even seeing in operation) a
planer -- but I have a 7" shaper which I love to use for various tasks.

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Zero rake lathe tool holders are not common here and very difficult to
find. I guess most of them got tossed out along with the shapers when
mills started to take over.

You'll also find the zero rake holders for lathes -- for holding
the brazed carbide insert turning tools. So if you include lathe tool
holders in your search, that might do what you need.

Good luck,
DoN.

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