On 09/12/2011 06:51 AM, John Thornton wrote: > Mark have you tried inserts designed for aluminum? They have a razor > sharp polished edge... > > John
John, No, I haven't tried those. The HSS blanks are just so easy to grind up and sharpen, and typically cheaper than carbide inserts, I've never gone that route. Plus, the inserts also tend to have a very small radius on them which makes it hard to get a smooth cut on wood. I usually use 3/8" bits when turning wood, and that's a much larger radius than you get with the typical triangular insert. Maybe there's a way to use one of those round milling inserts if you make your own tool holder though, and if the round inserts come in the ones designed for aluminum like you mentioned. The bits that I use leave a finish on the wood inserts that only requires a light 400 - 600 grit sandpapering before varnishing. Mark ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Doing More with Less: The Next Generation Virtual Desktop What are the key obstacles that have prevented many mid-market businesses from deploying virtual desktops? How do next-generation virtual desktops provide companies an easier-to-deploy, easier-to-manage and more affordable virtual desktop model.http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfnl/114/51426474/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
