Mark,

l was the one the wrote about making a tool and the version I was going to make is similar to your Armstrong adaptation, which you said had problems.

Therefore, I did make a tool using your latest plans. (see pics below) Obviously, I can't follow directions. My goal was to make a parting tool without using a parting tool. One thing I did that might be useful is that I cut the blade groove .125" deep for the carbide blade shown in the pics. Thinner blades can be used with a shim under the retainer. I have 3 different thicknesses of blades so I wanted a way to use all of them. I am thinking about adding some marks to indicate the blade angle so that it does not need a gage to change angles.

On 1/4/2025 12:45 PM, Mark via groups.io wrote:

On Sat, Jan 4, 2025 at 09:12 AM, John Byghtn3 wrote:

I am a loyal watcher and subscriber. You do a good job with unique projects that are interesting to watch. I saw your belt video. The price you are asking is very reasonable. I am working on a simplified version of the parting tool in your recent video. I will post a picture of it when done.

Thanks John! I'd love to see the finished tool.