03-10-2016, 06:04 PM
The reason I have disdain for those sets is the insecurity of the inserts and the quality of the carbide. There is no captive pocket to secure the insert from moving and breaking, and the screws t hold them usually aren't right. The quality of the carbide is almost always one that people use and come to the conclusion that "carbide is a waste of money." Another thing is for the cost of the set, a single quality tool with a good quality 80º included angle insert (C or W shape designation) can turn and face a part without moving or changing the toolholder.
You can certainly use them successfully, but you won't know the joys of REALLY using carbide until you've used the good stuff. I do wish you luck.
BTW, the middle tool will be the one used 97% of the time, another one or two might see some use in chamfering or crude threading.
You can certainly use them successfully, but you won't know the joys of REALLY using carbide until you've used the good stuff. I do wish you luck.
BTW, the middle tool will be the one used 97% of the time, another one or two might see some use in chamfering or crude threading.