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After some thought, I've decided I'm looking for the following:
-a set of 3 SCLCR carbide bars 8-12" long that should cover my needs:
-1/4" diameter bar
-1/2" diameter bar
-3/4" diameter bar. I can wait on this one, but if I see a deal, I'll get it.
-Should I get a 3/8" diameter bar in addition or instead of any of the others?
For inserts, I think I like the CCMT32.50. I'll go with the smaller nose radius (0, 4th digit). I will consider a bigger insert size (CCMT4, etc.) as well. I can't tell if bigger diameter bars always use bigger inserts or not. I'd like to keep the inserts all the same size. Tell me if that's not realistic or advised.
The 2.5 (5/32" thick) inserts are available at Little Machine Shop, so if I need something else, that makes it easy and cheap to get something.
Thoughts? Am I on the right track?
This one is for @davidpbest
I was looking on Ebay and found a seller that has quite a bit of what I think I need.
mmtoolscarbide
These sellers also seem to have a decent selection:
dans_discount_tools2
rwksurplus
Do you have any feedback for these sellers and can you recommend anyone else I should look at?
Thanks!
-a set of 3 SCLCR carbide bars 8-12" long that should cover my needs:
-1/4" diameter bar
-1/2" diameter bar
-3/4" diameter bar. I can wait on this one, but if I see a deal, I'll get it.
-Should I get a 3/8" diameter bar in addition or instead of any of the others?
For inserts, I think I like the CCMT32.50. I'll go with the smaller nose radius (0, 4th digit). I will consider a bigger insert size (CCMT4, etc.) as well. I can't tell if bigger diameter bars always use bigger inserts or not. I'd like to keep the inserts all the same size. Tell me if that's not realistic or advised.
The 2.5 (5/32" thick) inserts are available at Little Machine Shop, so if I need something else, that makes it easy and cheap to get something.
Thoughts? Am I on the right track?
This one is for @davidpbest
I was looking on Ebay and found a seller that has quite a bit of what I think I need.
mmtoolscarbide
These sellers also seem to have a decent selection:
dans_discount_tools2
rwksurplus
Do you have any feedback for these sellers and can you recommend anyone else I should look at?
Thanks!