Turning chisel - New design

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I recently completed this personal carbide turning chisel. Utilizing 15x15 mm R6 solid carbide insert that is mounted on a machine tool (black oxide)
frame. You will notice the textured aluminum oversized handle and the interior mounted wood turned handle. What I have done is basically created a
handle within another handle. This was done to minimize or at least reduce tool vibration, especially when turning larger spindles. For a larger tool, it is not very heavy but still feels solid. Feel free to ask questions or simply leave a comment if you care to. Thanks.
 

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interesting idea.I have seen people use lead shot inside a hollow handle to reduce vibration by dampening.

Not tried it yet though as I can generally get away with changing tool angle or lathe speed to remove it ( chatter)
 
I recently completed this personal carbide turning chisel. Utilizing 15x15 mm R6 solid carbide insert that is mounted on a machine tool (black oxide)
frame. You will notice the textured aluminum oversized handle and the interior mounted wood turned handle. What I have done is basically created a
handle within another handle. This was done to minimize or at least reduce tool vibration, especially when turning larger spindles. For a larger tool, it is not very heavy but still feels solid. Feel free to ask questions or simply leave a comment if you care to. Thanks.
Can you show a close up of the tools tip? I would like to make a similar carbide holder but i am thinking about inox steel. Is ordinary steel better for this?cheers
 
Can you show a close up of the tools tip? I would like to make a similar carbide holder but i am thinking about inox steel. Is ordinary steel better for this?cheers
Hello Mike. Using inox (stainless steel) is a good choice if material is available. Please give me a few days and I will gladly
post pictures showing the head profile that I prefer to securely fasten the carbide insert to the main body.
 
Can you show a close up of the tools tip? I would like to make a similar carbide holder but i am thinking about inox steel. Is ordinary steel better for this?cheers
Here is a photo of a popular carbide tool & how they mount their insert(s) on the body of the tool. Will post my personal photos in a few days.
 

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Can you show a close up of the tools tip? I would like to make a similar carbide holder but i am thinking about inox steel. Is ordinary steel better for this?cheers
Hi Mike, here are a few photos of the tip of my carbide tool. When making your own tool, it is very important to have a nice tight fit between the carbide insert and the body of the tool. In case you were wondering, I use a M5x10 FH (flat head) screw to mount the carbide insert.
 

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Hi Mike, here are a few photos of the tip of my carbide tool. When making your own tool, it is very important to have a nice tight fit between the carbide insert and the body of the tool. In case you were wondering, I use a M5x10 FH (flat head) screw to mount the carbide insert.

Very accurate word, thank you for sharing. No way i can do that with an angle grinder..what tools did u use?
 
Very accurate word, thank you for sharing. No way i can do that with an angle grinder..what tools did u use?
I used to sell carbide tools which I designed. They were manufactured in a Top Tier machine shop here in Canada. If
you make them yourself, having access to a milling machine would be nice. My tools were made with quality and precision and am proud to say that I never had a single tool returned for credit. Ultimately you get what you pay for.
 
I used to sell carbide tools which I designed. They were manufactured in a Top Tier machine shop here in Canada. If
you make them yourself, having access to a milling machine would be nice. My tools were made with quality and precision and am proud to say that I never had a single tool returned for credit. Ultimately you get what you pay for.
This explains a lot! Unfortunately i live in a small town and there isnt a serious machinists shop around.. i have seen a few diy videos and i was thinking to give it a try and see what happens. Thanks for sharing once again, cheers
 
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