Parting on the Lathe

[TomG]

I get that Andrew, but we need to keep in mind that hobbyists don't always have that option. My AXA post takes a 3/32" parting tool and a thicker blade is not available without going to a larger post (also not an option ;) ). I do grind the end of the tool at an angle on occasion, but only for small parts because it doesn't take much to make that thin blade start snaking around.

Tom