What size parting tool for QCTP?

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(04-06-2012, 01:47 PM)DaveH Wrote: Hi Dan,

.... It must always be sharp, trying to part off with a blunt tool in the home shop using a home shop lathe is a recipe for a breakage.

DaveH

And "breakage" means more than just the blade. If you ever have the work climb up a dull blade you can literally break the lathe as well.

I could be wrong, but I thought I had a 11/16" blade in my BXA holder. I would have to go look to be sure.

You might want to click on this and have a look at the "About Cutoff Blade and Tool Bit Materials" for a general idea of what to use.