Gene, Have you tried https://www.travers.com/? They have some 5/16 square shank OD thread cutter. brazed They have many other thread cutters. Stuart
On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 8:28 PM, Gene Heskett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tuesday 04 November 2008, Stuart Stevenson wrote: >>look here - http://www.vardexusa.com/ >> > Thanks Stuart, I did. Looks like the minimum holder is a 1/2" square shank. > I have no toolpost that will handle that big a tool. > >>I have used carbide and HSS tools to cut threads - single point and milling >>In aluminum either will work just fine >>The fine threads can be cut with either >>Most threading inserts can be purchased with sharp points >>Hand grinding can be done if careful >> >> >>On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 8:06 AM, Dave Houghton >> >><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Sent: 04 November 2008 03:44 PM >>> To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) >>> Subject: [Emc-users] Thread cutting >>> >>> I have to cut very fine threads on aluminum, basically Pentax M42 >>> threads would be the finest thread. >>> Anyone has an idea for the right insert for this for both inside and >>> outside threads. >>> I preferably want to use one tool holder and change inserts. >>> >>> Thanks. >>> >>> Why not use one tool holder and one insert. >>> >>> Regards >>> Dave >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's >>> challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win >>> great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event >>> anywhere in the world >>> http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Emc-users mailing list >>> Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net >>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users >> >>------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge >>Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great >> prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in >> the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ >>_______________________________________________ >>Emc-users mailing list >>Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net >>https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > > > -- > Cheers, Gene > "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: > soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." > -Ed Howdershelt (Author) > Art is a lie which makes us realize the truth. > -- Picasso > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge > Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes > Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world > http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
