New Carbide tool

[21William]

I was so impressed with the large insert tool I made (at the back in the picture) I decided to make another type but for a 8mm insert this time on a round bar. Just given it a quick try and it works well. Need to buy some more inserts I think!

 

[Grump]

Quite right to be impressed, they look like great tools.
Very professionally made init?

 

[Jim]

I agree with Brian, very well made indeed William ..

 

[chas_41_uk]

Those look well made William

 

[GeordieB]

Great looking tools William better than most pro tools

 

[21William]

The inserts only cost about £4.50 and they last ages so I quite like carbide tooling.

 

[Treeesa]

Precision tools there William

 

[turnaround360]

Did you make them on a milling machine they look the nuts..

 

[21William]

Yes I used a Mill, Lathe and a belt sander for the big one.

 

[wm460]

They look professionally made.

 

[Woody]

Very impressed they look well smart

 

[brody2123]

2 very well made tools there.

 

[Lons]

beautifully done, where do you buy your inserts?

 

[21William]

beautifully done, where do you buy your inserts?

I get them from here Bob:

http://www.shop-apt.co.uk/carbide-tips-hobby-use/page/1/

The quoted prices are for two inserts. You can get them even cheaper if you buy ten.

You can rotate the tips a couple of times to present a fresh edge so they last ages.

I've not tried it yet but I'm going to touch up one of the tips with a diamond plate once it's dulled to see what happens.
It will change the geometry but I'm wondering if it may have a second life as a shear scraper?

 

[Lons]

Thanks William

 

[Penpal]

You forgot to mention you are a machinist I doffs me hat to a pro metalworker it shows.

Peter.

 

[bassethound]

Very well made William..

 

[Vic Perrin]

A grand looking pair of tools

 

[Bill Mooney]

Enjoy using them William.

 

[Terry]

2 excellent looking tools William !!!