Terry Collins wrote:
michael wrote:

Why not just get insert holders and use inserts with geometry that you
can't get by grinding?


Carbide inserts?
1) You need a lathe that has the power.
2) you almost need cnc for small stuff.

My introduction to machining this year was watching a factory owner as
this was all explained to him in response to his question "they keep
breaking all the bits".

You might want to get some more information. What you heard was likely
situation specific. At least I hope it was.


michael