How to Mount Parting Tool

[ddickey]

If you have a T-slot I could make you one. Free of charge.

 

[ttabbal]

If you have a T-slot I could make you one. Free of charge.

Thanks! My lathe cross slide looks like the one @mikey posted a picture of, but with only 2 slots.

 

[The_Apprentice]

In case I missed it... when parting off on a mini-lathe, don't forget the 2mm rule.

As you advance the cutting tool into the work, back it out every so often and re-cut 2mm to the left (or right). This creates a little gap to save you from BIG problems when binding occurs.

I always cringe when parting off on my machine too for a very good reason...