Hello all...
So who wants to talk about CBN grinding wheels, The Pros & Cons for using them learn on and grind my own HSS cutting tools so I can start using my super sized Mini Lathe..?
I tried to search the forums to find info on these wheels... to my dismay the forum search engine removes the term CBN from my searches saying its too short or not a word basically, and shows me everything else.
I am currently researching grinders and looking for my next
victim shop tool, so I can learn to make my own cutting tools, I have watched the required amount of videos on the subject, from MrPete, old tony and blondihacks along with a few others... most were easy to follow and clear in purpose of the angles needed to remove the chips while keeping enough meat under the contact surface to cut.
The videos along with my newly acquired paper back - How To Run A Lathe, which ill later rewrite and call How To Ruin A Lathe - by Mr Mike has I believe has given me enough info to try my hand at it... Seriously I think I got it, well maybe not but we will see.
Ok here is my thoughts about the cons side of CBN grinder wheels... It will add to the cost of what ever grinder I get by about an extra 150.00 bucks for a good 60/80 grit one with a thick 90 Deg corner on it, more if I get one a grit or two up to hone/debure the cutter.
From what Iv'e read, watched and talked about with the nice salesman at my local WW store today, Thats all the cons with all else being a positive over regular grinding wheels including safety across the board. Iv'e looked at all kinds of grinders and giude jigs, and I think I am ready to order
This BuckTool Grinder and getting a Mega 1.5" sharp 90 wheel.
If anyone has a more well thought out suggestion by all means, please let me know, I would like to hear your thoughts... and what size HSS blanks I should start with... Oh ya it has to be HSS or I void the CBN warranty.. so I cant start with high carbon steel unless I dont use a CBN wheel.
Thank you..