Popular Post HandyDan Posted February 13, 2023 Popular Post Report Posted February 13, 2023 I bought some Easy Wood mini carbide tool cutters when they were on sale. It was so long ago that I don't remember when. I decided it was time to make the tools to use them on. I have some 3/8" chromed and hardened steel rods that came in a box acquired at an auction. I chucked a grind stone in the metal lathe mounted the rods in the milling attachment and ground a flat spot for the cutters. The small cutters take a 4-40 screw supplied with the cutters. I drilled the hole but broke the tap when threading. Decided to drill a larger hole and use a longer bolt with a nut. Didn't care for that arrangement as the nut got in the way at times during use. Was going to cut the end off and start over but found a 6-32 screw head fit well enough for use so I got the 6-32 tap and was successful at threading the holes. Handles are some of what I believe is Cherry rescued from the neighbors firewood pile. Then of course I took the time to test them. They will be a good addition to the arsenal. Thad, Gerald, forty_caliber and 6 others 9 Quote
lew Posted February 13, 2023 Report Posted February 13, 2023 Vey professional looking! I'll be interested in knowing how you like the round vs. square tool shafts. Fred W. Hargis Jr, HARO50, Cal and 1 other 4 Quote
HandyDan Posted February 13, 2023 Author Report Posted February 13, 2023 38 minutes ago, lew said: Vey professional looking! I'll be interested in knowing how you like the round vs. square tool shafts. With the round cutters it works well. I can actually ride a bevel with them and also use them in a shearing cut. I put the square cutter on the round rod for the first time just to see what or if it may be good at something. The first picture shows a space between the metal and the insert. I will repurpose the tool to a larger round cutter if the square doesn't work out. If it does I will fill the gap with JB Weld and shape it to help locate the insert. I was afraid it would get grabbed and twist but so far it has worked well. I often use them as finish scrapers when necessary too. Cal, Fred W. Hargis Jr, Thad and 1 other 3 1 Quote
Steve Krumanaker Posted February 14, 2023 Report Posted February 14, 2023 Nicely done Dan! I don't know why but I get a special satisfaction from making a tool and/or handle. HandyDan, lew, Cal and 1 other 3 1 Quote
Thad Posted February 14, 2023 Report Posted February 14, 2023 Nice work! Those handles look sharp. HandyDan and lew 1 1 Quote
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