Question for John Bogstandard

[lugnut]

John I didn’t want to hijack your thread on flywheels so I’ll ask my question here.  In the photo of you turning the flywheel, you’re using some sort of round cutter.  I think that some time in the past, a photo of the same tool was shown.  I couldn’t find the post.  My question is: what is it called and where do you get them?  I have tried to find such a tool bit here in the US, but no luck.  Looks to be a very good tool bit.  I assume it is carbide? 
Thanks
Mel

[Bogstandard]

Mel,
I remember the post well, and found out that you can get them in the States under a different name.

Here is the article, and it was Rick that told me it was a 'button' tool in the US.

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=654.0

Hope that helps

John

BTW, it is the most used tool in my arsenal.

[SmoggyTurnip]

I am not John but I know you can get them here:

http://mcmaster.com

catalog page 2466

[Bogstandard]

Thanks for that ST, save me having to answer all the questions about where I get them.
Mine are in fact only half the size of the ones shown, and a little bit cheaper.

John

[alan2525]

I bought a little Carbide Tipped profile tool from RDG tools, the carbide tip is 6mm diameter. Gets a lovely finish too!

http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2erdgtools%2eco%2euk%2facatalog%2fsearch%2ehtml&WD=profile&PN=INDEXABLE_LATHE_TOOLS%2ehtml%23a13086#a13086

[Bogstandard]

Alan,

Those are exactly the same as mine, in fact I get my tips from RDG.

I purchased mine many years ago, before they were generally available, and is the most used lathe tool I have.

John

[BobWarfield]

For once I am jealous of you Brits.  Those RDG folks look like a very nice store.  Fortunately they are willing to ship one to me and so it is on order before the last one goes out of stock!

At last my button tool envy will be slaked!

After all, having been dubbed a "Carbide King" by someone else on these boards, how can I not have one of these?

Cheers,

BW

[Bogstandard]

Bob,

I was going to order a new 12mm shank one because I am always swapping it around in the holder. But I suppose I will now have to wait for them to come back into stock.
It is always handy if you have spare torx screws in stock, they are a pig to find if you drop them, especially amongst a load of ferrous swarf, can't use a magnet to find them. They sell them but don't list them. But if you ask by email they should be able to supply.

John

[shred]

This morning I found a US distributor for the 6mm round: http://www.rouse-arno.com.  You have to dig into the turning catalog to find the insert and holders.

Here's the article on making a tool for them: http://www.homemetalshopclub.org/news/sep04/sep04.html#application

 

[alan2525]

I've bought a lot of tools from RDG Tools, the service has always been great, often next day delivery, prompt replies to email enquiries too. They sell on Ebay but prices are cheaper if buying direct from their website.

I was after a slightly larger diameter profile tool with a 3/8" holder, couldn't seem to find one though. Ideally 8 or 9mm diameter. Anyone know if they are available? RGD does the 9mm dia tips but not the holders for 'em.

[ElGringo]

Thanks John

For some reaason I've never even seen one. It makes all the sense in the world and I am looking forward to using one.

I'll try Smoggys smugestion at McMaster Carr.

Ray

[BobWarfield]

This morning I found a US distributor for the 6mm round: http://www.rouse-arno.com.  You have to dig into the turning catalog to find the insert and holders.

Here's the article on making a tool for them: http://www.homemetalshopclub.org/news/sep04/sep04.html#application

 

Thanks Shred!

I've made indexable cutters before (a dovetail for the mill in fact) and it's real easy to do.  One of these would be particularly easy and a good project.  I debated doing one, but feel guilty I'm trailing the other guys on the Team Build.  Can't start another project yet!!!!!

Your link helped:  "PRDCN" is a better search for me than "RCMT" (the inserts but not the holders) or "TRAON" another holder that works but seems rare.  I found another possible:

http://www.pgstools.com/servlet/the-Tool-Holders-cln-PRDCN/Categories  (Lots of holders, not cheap!)

Best,

BW