08-31-2015, 07:04 AM
Ron,
The F2280 cutters were discontinued in favor of the updated F4080. There are several differences, none of which make any difference to any home shop guy or most commercial shops. I have one of each. The newer version has nickel plating, slightly stronger design, and 1mm longer screws for the inserts.
The larger ODMT, ODHT and ODMW 0605ZZN inserts do seem to be more available, though are a couple dollars more expensive new. From eBay and other sellers of surplus, the larger ones can be cheaper because there's more of them. There are only two sizes, the 0504ZZN and larger 0605ZZN. An ODHT is fully ground periphery, and very sharp. An ODMT will have a slightly honed edge and are cheaper because they're "as sintered." The ODMW aren't as common, and are essentially a "flat topped" insert. I would only use those for short-chipping gray cast iron, though an ODMT will also work fine.
As for the F2333 cutter you mention, please double check that number. I'm betting it's actually an F2233 as I have Walter catalogs 2002, 2005 and the current one and F2333 isn't shown. If it's an F2233, that would use screw down positive rake insert SDMW/SDMT/SDGT 09T3AEN inserts. Not so common.
Feel free to send links to what you find, no one else here is likely going to snag them from you. Hope this helps.
Ken
The F2280 cutters were discontinued in favor of the updated F4080. There are several differences, none of which make any difference to any home shop guy or most commercial shops. I have one of each. The newer version has nickel plating, slightly stronger design, and 1mm longer screws for the inserts.
The larger ODMT, ODHT and ODMW 0605ZZN inserts do seem to be more available, though are a couple dollars more expensive new. From eBay and other sellers of surplus, the larger ones can be cheaper because there's more of them. There are only two sizes, the 0504ZZN and larger 0605ZZN. An ODHT is fully ground periphery, and very sharp. An ODMT will have a slightly honed edge and are cheaper because they're "as sintered." The ODMW aren't as common, and are essentially a "flat topped" insert. I would only use those for short-chipping gray cast iron, though an ODMT will also work fine.
As for the F2333 cutter you mention, please double check that number. I'm betting it's actually an F2233 as I have Walter catalogs 2002, 2005 and the current one and F2333 isn't shown. If it's an F2233, that would use screw down positive rake insert SDMW/SDMT/SDGT 09T3AEN inserts. Not so common.
Feel free to send links to what you find, no one else here is likely going to snag them from you. Hope this helps.
Ken