The Carbide Inserts come in triangles. You can just turn it 120 degrees when dull and get a fresh cutter. They can also be resharpened or you can just bolt a new insert on. Those wheels are made for faceting or lapidary machines i dont think they can handle the RMP's of a grinder. The cutting surface on those is on the face not the ends of the wheels. You might be able to mod a 6 Inch benchtop disk sander to use them. RMP's would still be too high so you would have to make it variable speed. If it was me i wouldn't worry too much about sharping your own tools right now.I would get the lathe first and learn it and then if you like it you can start thinking about investing into sharpening equipment.
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Yeah good call - I think I should be plenty busy with the lathe and tool kit. I've also just discovered knurling and form turning tools which got me even more excited.
So sexy, didn't realize stuff like this was done on a lathe, either.
I'm gonna have so much fun
So sexy, didn't realize stuff like this was done on a lathe, either.
I'm gonna have so much fun
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These grinding wheels here will do HSS no problem. Not to bad a price either Norton White Grinding Wheel
Awesome thanks! And will HSS have trouble with Stainless Steel? How would I go about sharpening Cobalt or something that would work better? Not gonna get into the tool making just yet, but I'm sure I'll need it down the road at some point.
Thanks!
HSS can cut stainless it wont stay sharp as long a carbide will. Also depends what grade stainless your cutting and also what grade HSS your using. here is the wiki on HSS High speed steel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia this guide here explains the different grades of Stainless Guide to Buying Stainless Steel Online | Online Metals Guide to Selecting Metals for Your Project
Just My Opinion.
I would forget about Diamond Wheels to Sharpen Carbide such as Inserts. Inserts are Cheap and to Me, Not worth Sharpening. That and Breathing Carbide Dust is not the Greatest thing in the World.
I would forget about Diamond Wheels to Sharpen Carbide such as Inserts. Inserts are Cheap and to Me, Not worth Sharpening. That and Breathing Carbide Dust is not the Greatest thing in the World.
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So sexy, didn't realize stuff like this was done on a lathe, either.
I'm gonna have so much fun
Knurling? That looks like the First Part I tried to Chase Threads on.
LOL
Ah thanks! Should I try to get something softer than 304? Like maybe 416? Are all types of stainless steel ok with e-liquid?
zoiDman - yeah, those inserts seem more convenient for now at least
And yes knurling, haha. I had a "duh" moment and never even thought to wonder how they were made Ah thanks! Should I try to get something softer than 304? Like maybe 416? Are all types of stainless steel ok with e-liquid?
zoiDman - yeah, those inserts seem more convenient for now at least
All types of SS would be fine for e-Liquids.
4xx Series was developed because it is Easier to Cut/Drill/Tap/Thread/etc. and there is what is "L" which stand for Low Carbon. Low Carbon Steels tend to be Easier to Cut than High Carbon Steels in most all Conditions..
http://www.upmet.com/faqs.shtml
But the Biggest Factor is whether or not the Steel has been "Annealed".
Annealing (metallurgy) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
So sometimes when people sa that HHS doesn't cut this or that Steel well, you should ask if they were cutting it in an Annealed or Non-Annealed Condition.
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Having just got my lathe a few years ago and being 100% self taught.......I would have to say for initial setup get the largest variety of tooling possible for the lowest price like the kit u found. This gives you maximum capability for minimum cost at start up. Tools you find not used often will last well. And those that are used often you can replace with upgrades as they wear out. IMHO this is better than getting a top line set of turning bits but no boring bars for example. Thanks to Murphy you would instantly have great cutters but run into needing true boring bar you put off till next payday. Start with quantity of tools to maximize capability then upgrade to quality for the most used ones.
That said I definitely recommend tools with indexable inserts for starting. Even cheap ones cut more consistently than a hand ground has bit done by a beginner. Been there done that. Tool grinding is an art by itself.
That said I definitely recommend tools with indexable inserts for starting. Even cheap ones cut more consistently than a hand ground has bit done by a beginner. Been there done that. Tool grinding is an art by itself.
Knurling excited me also. So cool. You will get there but it deserves a thread all its own. Simple to do but artfully to do with perfect results.
Think ecigs are bad? Machining is one of the most fascinating and addictive hobbies I have ever gotten involved with. Oh.....forgot to mention EXPENSIVE.
Enjoy and can't wait to see your first pieces.
Think ecigs are bad? Machining is one of the most fascinating and addictive hobbies I have ever gotten involved with. Oh.....forgot to mention EXPENSIVE.
Enjoy and can't wait to see your first pieces.
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