DurocShark
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I thought I'd try some stainless steel and see what turning it is like. I have some cheap carbide tools, rigged up a holder from steel tube, and immediately proceeded to chip the carbide. Resharpened and tried again, same results. I thought I'd check in before I hurt myself. :redface:
Way back in high school we had a metalshop with several metal lathes. I vaguely remember the angles for the bit (was able to "remember" from a few websites) and the centerline placement of the tool. I *think* I stuck to that, but handheld makes it difficult.
Am I nuts for trying this on a wood lathe? Or do I just need to practice my technique?
Way back in high school we had a metalshop with several metal lathes. I vaguely remember the angles for the bit (was able to "remember" from a few websites) and the centerline placement of the tool. I *think* I stuck to that, but handheld makes it difficult.
Am I nuts for trying this on a wood lathe? Or do I just need to practice my technique?