Southbend toolpost, terrible finish

[mcostello]

If One would listen to the "world" a lot of things are supposedly "throwaway" but can be repaired/reused.

 

[john_reese]

Hi Norm;

Just to clarify Armstrong the tool company is still around as part of the Apex group. That brand is apparently only focused on hand tools these days as I don't see any reference to lathe tooling online. Too bad but likely due to declining markets for the older approaches to cutter holding.

I understand the Armstrong plant was damaged y flooding and Apex would not rebuild it. Looks like another fine American brand is dead.

 

[goldstar31]

I was brought up on the ability to use whatever was available during WW2. In other words, I probably know rather more about the topic than is first supposed. Again, I was involved with the development of cutting rockwool and asbestos products. I'm as old as that

However, the question arises of not what WE do but what our original poster does or can do.
I can only hope that he is not drowned in a sea of good intentions.

Regards

N