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[ZAK.]

Hiya fellers, I was a die turner for15 years then left for work pastures new,that was 40 years ago, I have now got myself a mint Hobbymat MD65  small lathe but I would appreciate some info on the best cutting tooling for it ie, what and where is the best place to obtain it from. any advice appreciated. Thanks.

[Roger B]

Hi Zak,

Welcome to the forum   

I also have a Hobbymat with the optional milling attachment. There are several options for tooling:

1) If you are happy grinding your own tools buying some 10mm square HSS blanks will get you underway.

2) Sets of brazed carbide tipped tools are available quite cheaply, but the quality can be variable.

3) Replaceable tip tools work well but the cost of an initial set of holders and tips can be quite high.

The best suppliers depend on what part of the world you are in. There are members in most places who can offer advice.

I now use DCMT replaceable tip tooling for most work with LH, RH, Straight and Boring holders. I have a couple of blade type parting tool holders and some self ground HSS grooving tools.

I hope this helps a little.

[b.lindsey]

Welcome to MEM ZAK. Glad to have you here with us.

Bill

[sshire]

Welcome,Zak. Glad you joined us.
You'll get a better response to "The best places to buy things, etc." type of questions if we know where you are.

[ironman123]

Welcome to the forum Zak.

[vcutajar]

Hi Zak and welcome to the group.

Vince

[Kim]

Hi Zak,
Welcome to MEM!
Kim

[RolandMM]

Welcome Zak,  I am sure you will enjoy this group.

Roland

[ZAK.]

Good morning guys its 5.45am here in the midlands UK where I live. Thank you for the warm welcome and replies to my opening letter, this looks like a brilliant forum to join, as stated I have purchesed a Hobbymat lathe I found it strange that the tailstock and leadscrew weels are left handed threaded  for use but I supose I will get used to it!. Thanks again.

[Jo]

Hi Zak,

My old Hobbymat is now living with  Roger, she was a lovely lathe but yes the direction of the handle on the lead screw was sometimes confusing  I also currently have its big brother but I don't know for how much longer 

If you know how to sharpen tool steel then that is your best option. As Roger said the DCMT tools are nice starting point http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/-INDEXABLE-LATHE-TURNING-TOOL-10MM-LEFT-HAND-RIGHT-HAND-EXTRA-TIPS-DCMT-904732.html but their matching boring bar needs a big diameter hole to start with.

Jo