I would suggest getting a few carbide bits too so you can try out the
lathe right away. But its certainly ok to buy some HSS blanks too.
Take it step by step and don't try to learn everything at once. My
first lathe is on order too and I picked up a set of carbide bits and
5 hss blanks. We'll see how it goes.
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--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "Ed" <edo@...> wrote:
Thanks. They're currently on sale for 0.84. I got everything else. I'm
a little hesitant starting out grinding my own, but if that's the best
way to go, that's what I'll do. Any suggested links for grinding?
Ed
www.use-enco.com - 383-5320
Those bits go on sale a lot for about 0.69 each in quantity 10.
Get ten bits, a bench grinder (6" is fine), a wheel dresser, 600
grit wet/dry sandpaper, and a polished granite/marble tile or plate
glass.
Aaron
