Good morning Jacko, on the occasion that I'm turning CRS, usually
the type of cutting bit I'm using and the finish that I want dictates
the depth of cut. I use mainly carbide (started with cemented, now
use inserts) and with a new sharp bit, I was able to "hog" (if you
can actually hog on a mini) typically .025 - .035 using tap-magic.
With the inserts, I can go upwards of .045 with groans and chatter.
I've gotten used to making smaller cuts and feel that this is
probably the Gods way of teaching me a little patience... To have
the swarf flying, on occasion just chuck up some aluminium with a
sharp bit and hog out .050 - .060 for a mental holiday...
Ed
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "doggypaw" <doggypaw@y...>
wrote:
hello.
I am pretty happy with my new 7x12 mini lathe but was wondering
what size cuts others are making on cold rolled steel.
I've gotten used to making .100+ cuts on 2" CRS on the
backgeared South Bends. I still need to get to know this lathe but
it looks like I'll be lucky to do .020 on this mini lathe.
Regards,
Jacko
