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Re: Info for which tooling to buy.

 

What jmartin said. Start there, then once you know what to do with your machine. You can branch out to carbide insert tooling.?

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On Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:20:58 PM CDT, jmartin957 <jmartin957@...> via groups.io <jmartin957@...> wrote:


Do you have a grinder?? If so, get some high speed steel bits and learn how to grind them.

On Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:14:47 PM EDT, Lbrewer42 via groups.io <lbrewer_42@...> wrote:


The great people on this group suggested which QCTP for me to buy for my Atlas 10".? So I got the recommended BOSTAR AXA 250-111 Wedge Type Tool Post Tool Holder Set for Lathe 6-12".? I got it with a 10 piece set:
251-111 (1 Set) AXA Size Wedge Type Tool Post?
250-101 (2PC) Turning & Facing Tool Holder, use tool bits up to 1/2"
250-102 (1PC) Boring, Turning & Facing Tool holder use Tool Bits up to 1/2"?
250-101XL (2PC) Oversize Slot Turning & Facing Tool Holder use tool bits up to 5/8"
250-102XL (1PC) Oversize Slot Boring, Turning & Facing Tool holder use Tool Bits up to 5/8"?
250-104 (1PC) Heavy Duty Boring Bar Holder, can use 5/8" and 3/4" two size shank boring bars
250-107 (1PC) Parting Blade Tool Holder, use 1/2" height parting blades
And (1PC) Two Wheel Knurling Tool can be used separately with any square tool bit holder
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I am now looking for recommendations on buying the tool bits for this unit and its parts.? I was told by one friend I want tool holders with replaceable carbide tips.? ?I have done some looking online and now am coming here for the opinions of multiple people with actual experience/advice/trusted sources/links etc.? I am a total newbie who has had some fun with just turning down some metal.? I have been told the Chinesium versions are OK for beginners, but not sure if I don't just want to get a decent set right away (without breaking the bank though!)? ?
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The machine came with some carbide inserts (proper term?) but no tool to attach them to.
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As always thanks for any help,
Lee
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