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It's questionable to post this under blunders, for me it ended up being slightly. So I have a 10x22 lathe and cha he's to a AS TO size AXA. I initially purchased 3/8" tool holders but found the inserts style somewhat limited. I figured since my tool post would hold 1/2" holders, they would be more rigid and give me more options. I purchased a Kennametal and placed in the tool post, even at the lowest adjustment, it was slightly above center. I ended up putting the tool holder in the mill and shaving a couple mm's off the bottom side and it worked out.
So here is my question, just because my tool post will hold 1/2" holder, doesn't mean it will work, but am I missing something ? Are there 1/2" holders that have different center position? I hated taking a pricey new holder and milling it down, but was gonna deal with my mistake as it wasn't the sellers fault. Is the the normal protocol?
Thanks guys
So here is my question, just because my tool post will hold 1/2" holder, doesn't mean it will work, but am I missing something ? Are there 1/2" holders that have different center position? I hated taking a pricey new holder and milling it down, but was gonna deal with my mistake as it wasn't the sellers fault. Is the the normal protocol?
Thanks guys