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I think you are confusing cutter with shank,... this four way tool holder allows for tools with a 1/2" shank. MANY tool holders (especially negative rake) will have the insert below the top of the tool holder which would put it inline with center height.The problem is the machine does not allow the use of a 1/2" cutting tool with the supplied tool holder or any other tool holder because the compound is too high. It is 1/16 inches to high. Is that clear enough? The compound is too high and no tool holder will work correctly with this lathe because they sit on the compound.
I posted this information to inform others of the issue with the lathe so if they desired they could check there lathe to see If they had the issue. I normally do not use 1/2 " cutters and just happened to by some or I may not have discovered the problem during the warranty period.
I understand the potential work arounds provided but that is not an option for me.
When I was looking to purchase a lathe I did a lot of reading and research. This site provided some very informative information. That is the purpose of my sharing of information. I do not recommend the purchase of the lathe due to the manufacturing issues experienced.
Regards
Jojo
If you are sharpening a 1/2" HSS tool blank you could easily sharpen it to have the correct height on the cutting edge and still have a 1/2" shank.
JMHO