Thanks for replying. I can see plenty available on UK/US web sites but importing from there makes no economic sense, especially when most of the products originate from Asia in the first place. The inserts are easy to find but the 10mm shanks seem a bit scarcer. I just do mostly light turning in aluminum on my old Real-Bull 7x12 so don't top quality tooling. Thanks again.
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Where can I buy these lathe tools and inserts?
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Thanks. I'll do that.
Thanks for the reply. Those Glanze sets would be ideal but I'd need to look for a reseller nearer to me. It makes no economic sense importing to Singapore from Europe or the US. I'll email them and see if they have any resellers in this region.What exactly are you trying to imply with a reference to size and price?
Screws are almost always used when cutting forces are low, or clearance is a potential issue.
Size is based on the intended use case. For example small inserts are generally used for finish turning or boring. You don't need a big honking insert (waste of money )if you are only going to be removing a few thousands.
Price comes down to who makes them, what they are coated with (if anything), and profit margin. For example there aren't cheap inserts, even though they use a screw, and are small.
https://www.carbidedepot.com/Inserts/T-TRIANGLE/TCGT/KENNAMETAL-HP-CHIPBREAKER/TCGT21505HP-KC5010TCGT2-1-AS IC20
www.carbidedepot.com
These aren't cheap holders, even though the are designed for small TCMT/TCGT inserts.
STGCR06-2
STGCR062
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See if you can get your hands on one of these sets from Glanze.
Glanze 10 mm Shank Set of TCMT Lathe Tools
Glanze 10 mm Shank Set of TCMT Lathe Tools Glanze from Chronos, with Free UK delivery and great worldwide delivery rates. Chronos Engineering tools.www.glanze.co.uk
Glanze 3/8 Shank Set of TCMT Lathe Tools - Chronos Engineering Supplies
Glanze 3/8 Shank Set of TCMT Lathe Tools from Chronos Engineering Supplies. Free UK delivery and great worldwide rates.www.chronos.ltd.uk
I have 2 sets of the 1/2" shank CCMT/CCGT versions and they have been going strong for over a decade and a half.
Shars also sells sets, but i don't know how good the quality is.
Turning Toolholders - Turning Sets
Shop Shars Tool today and experience our high quality turning toolholders at a great value, same-day shipping and devoted customer support.www.shars.com
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They are an India based company, So I would be shocked if they didn't.
Thanks for the link. None of the search terms I tried turned that up. They look good quality.