A Very Inexpensive Way To Sharpen Brazed Carbide Lathe Cutters

[markba633csi]

I would be concerned about abrasive dust getting in and on the lathe, could cause rapid wear. Drill press or dedicated motor is better
Mark

 

[aefriot]

AH! I knew I would benefit from joining this site! Cuttings from metals are much larger and are less likely to make their way into crevices where they may not get cleaned. You would think I would have learned this from my machining on the beach days. Small abrasives get everywhere and takes the fun out of machining.

Thank you! Another lesson reminded.

 

[YvesdeR]

Thank you soooo much for that very practical and cost effective lesson. I have learned a lot.
Thanks.
Yves (Belgium)

 

[hman]

240 grit.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008EF1UUM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

... and here's a 3000 grit wheel:

https://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Grinding-Abrasive-Gemstone-Ceramics/dp/B071JVRYH9/ref=pd_bxgy_sccl_1/141-5937371-5653322?pd_rd_w=wP2wC&content-id=amzn1.sym.21b577c4-6435-4581-8b53-49da41e27328&pf_rd_p=21b577c4-6435-4581-8b53-49da41e27328&pf_rd_r=PVMW97B8B1ZS7WK9SYCZ&pd_rd_wg=kjCLL&pd_rd_r=b103c6de-2dca-481b-ad14-711b87d79a64&pd_rd_i=B071JVRYH9&th=1

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[hman]

... and here's a great idea for a low speed grinder/ power hone:

Engraver Power Hone - or carbide tool sharpening device

I gotta be honest, I couldn't figure out a better place to post this project. I've been making all the tools I need to try to learn how to engrave metal. I have everything done to the point that I may actually be able to put some deep scratches in steel soon. The last item I finished is...

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