01-27-2013, 02:25 PM
There are two ways to cut the groove. #1 is with a 1/16 cut-off blade. This is the easiest way for a newbie. Now as for myself I use a 3/32 sq. jewelers file with the lathe running at slow speed. Only you can say how you wish to do this operation.
Common sense prevails here. You are filing against the rotation of the part. I do it this way because of the minimal amount of stock removal.(.030) I do not stand in line with the file. It works even more to the advantage of a lefty. Minimal downward pressure is put on the file. It removes quickly.
One more time, use Common Sense. If you don't think you can do it, use the cut-off method.
"Billy G"
Common sense prevails here. You are filing against the rotation of the part. I do it this way because of the minimal amount of stock removal.(.030) I do not stand in line with the file. It works even more to the advantage of a lefty. Minimal downward pressure is put on the file. It removes quickly.
One more time, use Common Sense. If you don't think you can do it, use the cut-off method.
"Billy G"