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I'm speechless. I can't believe how well it performs.
It's an absolute dogmeat build, born of necessity as I have some parts that need to be parted accurately in order to function. I remember there being a thread about it, but I can't find now.... Anyway!
I'm afraid no build pics, but it's all basic stuff. The pocket gives access to turn the bolt which picks up a T nut. the thing is located by a tang I milled in the bottom that's a good fit into the T slot. It puts the tool in perfect alignment with absolutely no fusting about with squaring it, which is quite a result. Material, I'm pretty sure is cold rolled.
I thought I'd try a stress test. Normally this type of parting op is a fear inducing nightmare. I just ground the end of the blade and honed, put on the lathe and went for it. Instant success! Beautiful chips, great finish, zero chatter and no jamming up. It's quite a wide tool too, I was sure I was setting up for failure, but it was all I had. Absolutely brilliant! I don't think I'll ever think twice about parting again.
It's an absolute dogmeat build, born of necessity as I have some parts that need to be parted accurately in order to function. I remember there being a thread about it, but I can't find now.... Anyway!
I'm afraid no build pics, but it's all basic stuff. The pocket gives access to turn the bolt which picks up a T nut. the thing is located by a tang I milled in the bottom that's a good fit into the T slot. It puts the tool in perfect alignment with absolutely no fusting about with squaring it, which is quite a result. Material, I'm pretty sure is cold rolled.
I thought I'd try a stress test. Normally this type of parting op is a fear inducing nightmare. I just ground the end of the blade and honed, put on the lathe and went for it. Instant success! Beautiful chips, great finish, zero chatter and no jamming up. It's quite a wide tool too, I was sure I was setting up for failure, but it was all I had. Absolutely brilliant! I don't think I'll ever think twice about parting again.