11-13-2014, 04:05 PM
Ironman,
Knurling tools: there are two basic types, a push/force knurler that produces the knurl by deforming the material.
and the knurler that produces the knurl by cutting the material (Cut knurler)
There is little to compare, I think the cut knurler is far superior in every way. But and there is always a but and in this case a big but, the cost/price of a cut knurler to most home workshops is way, way over the top.
So because of price may be your only option is the force/push knurler. Many home workshop use this type of knurler with very good results. I would recommend a 'scissor' type. This type of force knurler uses two knurls and the material is "trapped" (for want of a better word) between the two knurls. In this type of action (scissor) a large force can be exerted to the material with out undue force being exerted on the lathe bearings.
DaveH
Knurling tools: there are two basic types, a push/force knurler that produces the knurl by deforming the material.
and the knurler that produces the knurl by cutting the material (Cut knurler)
There is little to compare, I think the cut knurler is far superior in every way. But and there is always a but and in this case a big but, the cost/price of a cut knurler to most home workshops is way, way over the top.
So because of price may be your only option is the force/push knurler. Many home workshop use this type of knurler with very good results. I would recommend a 'scissor' type. This type of force knurler uses two knurls and the material is "trapped" (for want of a better word) between the two knurls. In this type of action (scissor) a large force can be exerted to the material with out undue force being exerted on the lathe bearings.
DaveH