HSS Inserts: Where to get them?

[Splat]

I searched but only found AR Warner and Grizzly selling HSS inserts. Are there any other suppliers who sell them? Thanks.

 

[Bill Gruby]

Not that I am aware of. ------ "Billy G"

 

[randyjaco]

I usually find them at the local flea markets.

Randy

 

[Ray C]

Here's a whole thread to cover that question: http://www.hobby-machinist.com/showthread.php/12407-Ok-I-give-up-Hss-bits-for-lathe-what-and-where

 

[Splat]

Here's a whole thread to cover that question: http://www.hobby-machinist.com/showthread.php/12407-Ok-I-give-up-Hss-bits-for-lathe-what-and-where

Yeah, I forgot about that one. Sorry guys.

 

[Rbeckett]

I was gonna link to that thread, but Ray beat me to it. Valenite and most of the major insert suppliers have HSS bits in their catalogs. I dont recall off hand exactly which book I was perusing, but they had Carbide and HSS in columns by size and profile. HSS bits are less available in all different sizes and configurations but do a great job if selected properly for the job. Carbide is great, but nost smaller lathes lack the available horse power to capitilize on the increased depth of cut and higher feed speeds.
Bob