08-29-2013, 11:57 PM
(08-29-2013, 06:07 PM)stevec Wrote: I purchased the Bay-Com Diamond toolholder back when my shop was supporting itself financially. I have ever since thought that it's the best and easiest way to use HSS without having to freehand grind and hone the HS tool.
I'll eventually get around to making some my self for turning away from the headstock etc.
Same here. It's a great tool, but I'd rather make a similar one that faces straight out so I can use it for left or right cuts. They want you to buy L and R versions, which have their uses, but it seems like the OP's design will cover the majority. That said, the bay tool holder does work great.