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I still don't understand what this is for but the machining looks great! I can't wait to play with my lathe and see what kinds of things I need to make myself for it

(09-25-2012, 12:16 AM)SnailPowered Wrote: [ -> ]I still don't understand what this is for but the machining looks great! I can't wait to play with my lathe and see what kinds of things I need to make myself for it

Once I get it done and installed I'll take a picture and it will be clear what it's for.

Ed

Nicely done Ed,

DaveH

Ok another project, thanks. Would definitely be handy.

This project taught me that I needed some new tools. I used a boring bar that I got long ago prior to knowing anything about insert boring bars. I only know a little more now but I digress.

I got this boring bar some number of years ago.

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTP...A=328-6181

And a couple of these inserts.

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTP...A=422-3064

I used those on the cat eye project and it was not the best for boring up to a shoulder so I just order this new boring bar, along with a couple of inserts, from Maritool, one of my favorite tool suppliers.

http://www.maritool.com/Indexable-Toolin..._info.html

I much prefer the CCMT type of insert for over the "TP" type, but what the hell do I know.

OK, I admit it. I'm a toolaholic.

Ed

Quote:OK, I admit it. I'm a toolaholic.

Ed

Admitting you have a problem is supposed to be the first step to recovery, but I still don't see it as a problem.

(09-26-2012, 07:52 PM)f350ca Wrote: [ -> ]

Quote:OK, I admit it. I'm a toolaholic.

Ed

Admitting you have a problem is supposed to be the first step to recovery, but I still don't see it as a problem.

Greg,

I don't plan on ever looking for a cure for my addiction. I guess I'll have to suffer with it for the rest of my life.

Ed

Ed, pardon my inability to decipher technicalese but what are the differences of the 4 ccmt inserts shown under that nifty looking boring bar.

(09-27-2012, 06:29 AM)stevec Wrote: [ -> ]Ed, pardon my inability to decipher technicalese but what are the differences of the 4 ccmt inserts shown under that nifty looking boring bar.

Steve,

Two are designed with a carbide grade for stainless steel machining with a different tip radius on each. The other two are designed for cutting steel alloys with a different tip radius on each.

Hope this helps.

Ed

Gotcha Ed, thanks.