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- Apr 26, 2011
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Hi, well I finally got a lathe, SB 10L 24"cc large dial, large spindle. My smart phone/camera is taking stupid (out of focus) pics, will post when I get it fixed. Most of the lathe is in my basement, I hope to have it back together in a week or two and I am trying to be ready when I do. My first couple of projects (& playing) will be from 1018, & drill rod, later I will be using 4140, 8160 & several grades of stainless. I have a lantern holder & bought a KRF omni post. I have a bench grinder, somewhere in a box.. & not much room to set it up. I did buy a couple pieces of HSS but for now I would like to avoid grinding. The few times I have worked w/ inserts they needed a lot of HP & seem to not be sharp. Are there HSS inserts I could buy?, how do they work? Should i just try some insert holders & carbide? Would one of these tanginal holders reduce the need for sharpening skills? I am a machine automation guy, not a machinist (which end of the file do I hold?) just kinda kidding. People here helped a lot w/ selection of a lathe, thanks again. Now I am getting close to making my own chips! Thanks Jim