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Roger that. I'll do some testing with chuck and tailstock center. Will report back. Thanks again. Wong

Thanks Chrsbrbnk. Would putting the stock between centre helps?

Hello Gus, Tapmatic gives me a headache whenever I use it. So I bought a small fan for better ventilation. As for thin parting tool, I gave up after having it jammed midway. So I use the insert parting tool from Glanze or the thicker one (HSS) that I bought as a set from Proxxon. I'm able...

Hello guys, I tried increasing the feed as well as reducing the speed with no joy. Read that from Joe Martin's book. As in the use of the profile tool, it is merely experimental. Read about the good finishes it can produced and therefore bought one to try it out. It did work well on...

Thanks for your input, guys. I lowered the bit a hair and it started cutting aluminium. Still no joy on steel, but I'm happy enough; at least it cuts something... Regards, Wong

Hi guys, Reached home passed midnight and therefore no time to test if lowering the insert a little helps. This is some info on the insert. Its 10mm instead of 6mm I mentioned earlier. There are some data on the right which I don't understand. Anyone can shed some light? Regards, Wong

Hi Bernard, I'll confirm that again when I get home tonight. It's a PD 400. But I think doesn't make a different as compared to a 340. Regards, Wong

Hi Baz, I'm now wondering if they sell HSS version of the same type of insert. I bought the HSS version of the other inserts I'm using from AR Warner. I'll check with them. The reason for buying this round insert tool is to have nice looking finish I've seen on this board and others. Even...

Thanks guys. I'll try to up the RPM before calling it quit with this tool. Need to get back into the hobby as I just found rust on some of the tools! Regards, Wong

Hi folks, After reading quite a bit on the nice surface finish using round insert tool, I ordered one 6mm dia from CTC Tools. It was sitting on my bench for many month till I decided to do some testing. I started with some spare SS 304 left over from one small job that I did for my dad. Lots...

Hi Gus, I'm in a totally different industry - banking. No formal or informal training in machining. Its a hobby to keep me out of vice :o I bought my Sherline lathe and mill from that shop in Fook Hai Building. Sherline's accessories are not cheap but of good quality. The RT I bought is...

Hello Gus, You're from Singapore? Glad to have another Singaporean in the hobby. DIY community is rather small here. I just fixed up the flushing system in the toilet. When in without knowing what to look out for. But managed to fix it. Regards, Wong

Amazing work, Thayer! I'll be following this thread since I've almost the same equipments has you. Regards, Wong

Thanks John. That mean that I don't have to go grab a full set but a few pieces and vary the depth from there. Good stuff! I'll go get some when I happen to be around the tool shop. Regards, Wong

Hi John, I'm wondering what sizes of spot drill I should get if I usually drill holes between 2 to max 10mm diameter? Regards, Wong