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I've made a tool like that and it gives a lovely finish.used properly the swarf comes off like cobwebs.Roy.
Quote from: wheeltapper on March 02, 2013, 04:48:06 PMI've made a tool like that and it gives a lovely finish.used properly the swarf comes off like cobwebs.Roy.Ok Roy, I'll make one then!
I wasn't offering a tutorial Chris! Seeing as you've "volunteered" me though what do you need? Photo's? Video? As it's only 2 degrees in my workshop at the moment though I won't be going out there for a while!
I've made a tool like that and it gives a lovely finish.used properly the swarf comes off like cobwebs.theres nothing new under the sun tho, L C Mason describes a tool like that in my 1963 edition of 'Using the small lathe'.Roy.
Quote from: wheeltapper on March 02, 2013, 04:48:06 PMI've made a tool like that and it gives a lovely finish.used properly the swarf comes off like cobwebs.theres nothing new under the sun tho, L C Mason describes a tool like that in my 1963 edition of 'Using the small lathe'.Roy.Yup. Words and music here:.......Mason's version employs a round toolbit but the cutting principle's the same.Joe
This type of finish tool can also be used with a shaper.http://www.neme-s.org/shapers/columns/shaper_column_43.htmlDan
In everyones eyes they may have the answer and they may quote: but, set what ya know on the table.
For me, the most daunting part of starting this hobby has been the idea of making one's own cutters.Despite what so many say about how easy it is (just takes some practice) or the improved results.I've done a little. Enough to tell me that you're all right and that it's worth it.I really need to 'start over' and get more of the basics under my belt.Just saying I really appreciate all the good info.
OK, is this all written down and not some old bloke talking about some long lost black art. Holzapffel wrote it all down and it is still on the net.
Quote from: mklotz on March 03, 2013, 11:10:17 PMQuoteCome on Norman. Let's see some of that good stuff that you've built.Remember that I'm the peasant boy that left school at 14 after 6 years of war and nothing of an education.I simply can't 'do photograhy' it is something for the rich -or like yourself priviledged. I borrowed a camera some years back. The stuff is on my computer. You give me your e-mail address- you want it- you post it- bluff finally called.RegardsNormanNorman me old mate.I'm up in Newcastle and Darlington 3rd week of March servicing some CNC machines.Would be more than willing to pop in, have a natter and take some pictures.What you say ?
QuoteCome on Norman. Let's see some of that good stuff that you've built.Remember that I'm the peasant boy that left school at 14 after 6 years of war and nothing of an education.I simply can't 'do photograhy' it is something for the rich -or like yourself priviledged. I borrowed a camera some years back. The stuff is on my computer. You give me your e-mail address- you want it- you post it- bluff finally called.RegardsNorman
Come on Norman. Let's see some of that good stuff that you've built.
So how did these old men sharpen their tools? Merely with what some call a goniometer or goniostat which is a simple jig to sharpen a carbon tool on a bit of cast iron or glass or better still, on a piece of lead with progressively finer grades of abrasive which they crushed - and graded themselves.
Wouldn't it be nice if ...........