lathe cutting tools choice...

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Hi all. For years I’ve turned clock and pocket watch parts on a Swiss made 'Favorite' watchmakers precision bow lathe. A few weeks ago I bought an Axminster/Sieg C1 lathe. I live in an apartment and have a small 8’x8’ workshop which is quite comfortable and has the added bonus of north light. As I don’t really have the facility to grind cutting tools due to dust and noise I’d like your advice as to which of the alternatives below you think I should go with.

1.Brazed carbide lathe turning tool bits.

2. Indexable lathe tools.

3. Buy readymade HSS tool bits.

I’ll be turning: Brass (mostly). Aluminium/Aluminum. Silver steel.  

 

All the best.

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