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Is there a reason that a larger diameter cutter would be better? Seems that it must be better since commercial cutters are larger...Kim
Do you really need to harden steel cutters that will be cutting brass?
Quote from: kvom on January 20, 2025, 01:36:09 PMDo you really need to harden steel cutters that will be cutting brass?Short answer....for a gear cutter YesA finished polished cutter cuts a finished polished surface...and maintaining that surface really requires a hardened cutter...Dave
Quote from: steamer on January 20, 2025, 03:18:06 PMQuote from: kvom on January 20, 2025, 01:36:09 PMDo you really need to harden steel cutters that will be cutting brass?Short answer....for a gear cutter YesA finished polished cutter cuts a finished polished surface...and maintaining that surface really requires a hardened cutter...DaveAnd for a clock, the f8nish is key, any tiny amount of friction adds up through the gear train, reducing the effort imparted to the pendulum to keep it swinging.