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12-06-2011, 08:20 PM | #1 |
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| Replacement cutting tool for my lathe?
I have a used Hudy Tech lathe that I suspect needs a new cutting tool duE to the finish it leaves. There's a Hudy diamond tipped replacement available but I'm not paying $170 for it. And I can't find their $15 carbide tip cutter in stock anywhere either. That sounds a bit cheap anyway but what do I know? Ideally I'd like a quality cutting tool for somewhere in the low-middle of that range. What you guys that cut your comms like to use? Thanks, Shell |
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12-06-2011, 08:37 PM | #2 |
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Check out McMaster-Carr they have good quality carbide cutting bits at very reasonable prices.
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12-06-2011, 08:37 PM | #3 |
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And wth do I call them when searching on Graiger or mcmaster Carr? There are literally hundreds of lathe cutting tools listed within the $50-$100 range(need to stay closer to $50). Which attributes am I looking for such as rake, angle, cutting type etc? |
12-06-2011, 08:40 PM | #4 |
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12-06-2011, 08:43 PM | #5 |
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To honest it's been about ten years or so since I bought several and I really don't remember but I had to search for them too and managed to find them. BTW the ones I bought that fit the hobby size lathes only cost $5 to $10 ea. The McMaster-Carr site seems daunting at first but measure your bits and use that as a guide, the catalog will walk you through the angle, direction and so forth. Patience is a virtue. |
12-06-2011, 08:58 PM | #6 |
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Cool, thanks. I'm struggling through Grainger's right now since I have a local. I will go to MCarr next to see if it's easier to navigate. I may need to back up and hit wikipedia. |
12-06-2011, 09:07 PM | #7 |
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For later lookers, here's where I'm at: McMaster-Carr AreCee is right, Mcarr is much more informative than Grainger's site. I should be able to figure out which one I need here in a few minutes. Will post back then. |
12-06-2011, 09:18 PM | #8 |
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Right to left is figured from looking down the cutter from the rear, correct?
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12-07-2011, 12:52 AM | #9 | |
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Keep in mind, most comm lathes have the bit "upside down" when properly mounted, thus you are looking for a left to right bit. Double check, think about it. | |
12-07-2011, 07:13 AM | #10 |
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12-07-2011, 07:24 AM | #12 |
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If I remember correctly, I got the GR style for mine....
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12-07-2011, 07:25 AM | #13 |
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There you go. I haven't been on their site in a long time and it's much better than I remember. |
12-07-2011, 07:29 AM | #14 |
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| McMaster-Carr OK, on this page, should I go with style A or style C? Left hand is what I need, and C2 is the correct grade of material. McMaster-Carr On this page which shows the diamond tip bits, my only option looks to be the style A left hand bit, which looks more like mine anyway. So maybe Style C isn't what I need at all. I know these cutters can do more then one operation, I guess what I need to know now is what Style is best suited for facing. Thanks for all the help. |
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12-07-2011, 02:22 PM | #16 |
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Thnks J
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12-07-2011, 04:03 PM | #17 |
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12-07-2011, 05:48 PM | #18 |
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12-07-2011, 08:11 PM | #19 |
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Thanks Manning, good to know that in a pinch. I'm headed to a local supply house tomorrow to pick up a replacement on the quick. leaning towards the diamond bit that Mcarr has for $70 after that. McMaster-Carr Big thanks to all you guys! |
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