16° Tangential Tool Holder

[the artfull-codger]

(08-31-2013, 03:16 AM)LJP Wrote: Rick, there is no question you are correct that this tool is a compromise. But the beginner needs to start somewhere. Tool grinding is a complicated matter, made to look simple by the knowledgable, and held as mysterious by the neophyte. There is an "art" to it for certain. So the beginner struggles by reading books, watching videos and "muddleing through". Mostly what the beginner ends up with, without proper guidence is compromise anyway.
Now, I am not suggesting that this tool should be able to do everything, but it gives good results, quickly. So, someone with the desire to learn "proper tool grinding" can take away some quick positive lessons to apply to the inevitable need for traditional shaped tools. Nothing will discourage a beginner more than repeated poor results.
I would think that even a seasoned proffesional, would sometimes take the quick and easy approach to getting a job done.
Thanks, Larry

What I've found is that you tend to sharpen the tool more than you would normally especially after taking a few''bonus cuts'' with purple swarf coming off good style 'cos it's so easy to sharpen,then a quick tittle up dor finishing cuts.
Graham.