Everything you said that I quoted above mirrors my experience to a T. I have experienced a couple issues but believe it's because I fed too fast. The part I made bold is what I'm waiting for. LOL. I'm looking at all the tools people have posted just see what other options are out there since I've only used HSS blades.
Stuart, what sets this parting tool apart from the other designs, It looks very stout, what do you like about it?I have one like this, it's amazing.
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I use it on a 13" lathe in a 2 way tool post. Steel and brass it loves, aluminum not so much, but the inserts arn't listed as good for aluminium so I guess thats why, I think a lot of WD40 or similar would make it ok on aluminuim perhaps.
Stuart
Stuart, what sets this parting tool apart from the other designs, It looks very stout, what do you like about it?
Thanks
David
Thanks, I have an hss tool and a smaller insert tool, but that tool looks like a very stable cutter. I may need to pick one up!I got the 32mm tall blade as a lot of people seem to be saying that it was more rigid than the 26mm (i think thats the next size down) The holder is also a massive piece of steel which helps a lot, it's 3mm wide insert, I did consider the 2mm parting blades but was concerned it would be to floppy.
I've machined the base to fit strait into my tool post at center height, so it's real easy to set up.
When I have had an issue the insert has kind of fractured apart quite calmly and not caused any damage.
I mostly stay away from insert tooling due to cost concerns but the generic tips seem to be fine for mild steel and brass, the iscar ones would have to be amazing to make the extra cost worth it for me.
I've got a new HSS holder which I havn't actualy used much yet so I will try and do some parting tomorow and get back with my experiences
Stuart