Hello everyone;
I'm new to this hobby and have picked up a Taig lathe, I've contented myself with using 1/4" HSS toolbits made in China versions while I learn to grind the proper angles. I'm planning on purchasing better quality HSS bits but have encountered suppliers selling HSS with Cobalt.
For light weight lathes is there any advantage to the cobalt (any safety hazard when grinding the bits?)? For that matter have people found an advantage to better quality HSS bits than the generic Made in China brands?
Cheers
Garry
I'm new to this hobby and have picked up a Taig lathe, I've contented myself with using 1/4" HSS toolbits made in China versions while I learn to grind the proper angles. I'm planning on purchasing better quality HSS bits but have encountered suppliers selling HSS with Cobalt.
For light weight lathes is there any advantage to the cobalt (any safety hazard when grinding the bits?)? For that matter have people found an advantage to better quality HSS bits than the generic Made in China brands?
Cheers
Garry