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09-03-2013, 04:54 PM
Does anyone know if it's possible to turn down an impact socket? I have a deep one that I want to remove some length from.

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09-03-2013, 04:58 PM
Just use a tip tool
Sockets are tough not hard
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09-03-2013, 05:30 PM
(09-03-2013, 04:58 PM)doubleboost Wrote: Just use a tip tool
Sockets are tough not hard
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Thanks John. By "tip tool" are you talking about a carbide insert tool?

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09-03-2013, 05:34 PM (This post was last modified: 09-03-2013, 05:55 PM by PixMan.)
You got a new parting tool with inserts that will make short work of it. ;)

For this, use the wider shank-type tool. A bigger insert will be stronger when you get to the interrupted cut. I think I sent you some inserts for that holder with the "GG" chipbreaker. That's the strongest of them. If you had a tough grade such as 5735, even better although the 5820 will probably work OK if it's GG.
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09-04-2013, 07:24 PM
(09-03-2013, 05:34 PM)PixMan Wrote: You got a new parting tool with inserts that will make short work of it. ;)

For this, use the wider shank-type tool. A bigger insert will be stronger when you get to the interrupted cut. I think I sent you some inserts for that holder with the "GG" chipbreaker. That's the strongest of them. If you had a tough grade such as 5735, even better although the 5820 will probably work OK if it's GG.

Ken,

Why do the chrome ones stink when you machine them?? I cut the impact ones all the time, but the chrome ones stink like rancid dog pee, when they get hot.
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09-04-2013, 11:22 PM
I know what you mean Jack, I get the same thing. Another smelly operation in the shop is machining any galvanized steels.
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