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I started cutting both cast iron and A36 before 1970.? I did not know any better. When ordering if get a larger radius for better finish. A sharp end will cut better but finish is more like threading

I learned the first time I had to machine cast iron that it was a whole different ball game . I won the game , but wouldn't have without all the info I got online . animal

I like the Carbide Depot insert identification page as a quick reference: < https://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-insert-d.htm > Roy

If working for some one else I love Insert tooling . I paying for cutters most time they got HSS. I did work in A36 you can sharpen the cutter to deal with A36. I also did work in class 45 cast iron.

What I really liked is how he explained why the HSS tool cut better . A lot of folks can't get past the fact that with these super small & sharp inserts with the tiny tip , yer really just threading @

Absolutely indispensable information! I am so grateful this gentleman decided to tough it out and then explain it all in layman's terms. I saved it to my favorites to refer to in the future, gave it a

That is a VERY good video that shows how far you can go down the rabbit hole with inserts. I found it amusing that he got the best finish (shown at about 27 minutes into the video) with a ground HSS

This guy deserves a drink , no several after all the work that went into being able to make this tube . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcF3nVQnJzA animal

I don't know where you guys live, but in my basement shop the temperature is constant within +/- 10 degree or so. My only environmental problem is humidity in the warmer months, which I keep at bay

Sounds great if your in Hawaii. Where I live heat is problem we get up to 114°F .? Oil will run off even 180wt. I know most just think oil as a rust protection but it to keep from no metal to metal

Dick , are ya sealing the wooden handles with the paraffin ? thanks animal

Good eye Ralph , I didn't notice the chuck in the pic . animal

here here i was a factory maintenence mechanic for 20 years the other thing i do for my lathe is keep a small fan over it it runs 24/7 365 my "shop" has no environmental controls bare steel will rust

For these small lathes, just about anything used for lubrication will suffice.? For example, some buy expensive way oil, but they could use just about anything.? The reason is that the forces, and

More should be said about lubrication on lathes and mills. Lubrication make the lathe and mill last for every. Dave

Paraffin is found in canning. Mineral oil is found in pharmacy I have both on my bench with other oils. 20w and 68w oil is automobile section Cutting oil at hardware store The only oil I can not found

Never had a Real Bull, but have come to the conclusion they are better than SIEG (certainly with the SIEG's I have had). Couple of things - Possibly not completely factual - they appear to use 4 bolts

I would suggest that you remove the 3-jaw chuck and use a dead center that has the same taper as your headstock (usually MT3 on mini-lathes). Similarly on the tailstock (usually MT2).? You've already

Lucky me. All oil fittings came on the lathe as new. Cross slide, tail stock and lead screw bushings. Thank you Real Bull

The generic for paraffin available locally in all Walmart stores. It is ordinary mineral oil. Used by wood turners and fine woodworkers. I use it on wood knife handles. Also wood carvings. Dries once