Thread: M2 HSS Turning Chisel Batch Order

Acco PM sent.

Hi Helmut,

The only item we are short is the 30x4.5 parting tool, I think it's probably the one added by John (Drillit) just a few weeks ago? In any case, no problem, you don't need to swap stuff around.. I can make another, but there will be a delay.

Regards
Ray

RayG - That would be much appreciated.

PM sent for a 12 x 6.5 & a 10 x 4.5.

• Cliff Rogers picked up 12 x 6.5 & a 10 x 4.5.
• Acco 6 wide x 4.5 mm thick

This is what we have

Paid.

Put me down for 2 EXTRA @ 6 wide x 4.5 mm thick Skew @ $30 each.

PM sent

The first batch of scraper inserts are being posted today.

This includes, rsser, thumb trimmer, mkypenturner.

You should receive a PM from me asking for confirmation of address and what parts are to be sent.



I'm still a bit uncertain of the correct grinding for scraper inserts, the way I ended up doing it is that I've ground and polished the edges first, then surface ground top and bottom to get a clean cutting edge all around, so hopefully, all that should be required to maintain the edge is to lap the top face to get a good sharp edge. I'd be keen to get some feedback.

Final thickness is 3.95 mm

Regards
Ray

Ray - Looking good!

In reply to your question, there is no correct way to maintain a woodturning scraper edge. Some turners lap the top while others touch up the edge. Your grinding finish will be good for either method.

Most of us that sharpen the edge will take the ground face up to a mirror finish before we start to use the tip.

Thanks for your engineering/craftsmanship efforts.

Hi I'd be happy to add a Monro Scraper blade to my order if one is still spare,

Let me know the price and where to send Dollars. Thanks guys.

Scraper bits arrived today. Many thanks Ray and Helmut.

They look great. (Clever packaging too!).

Will give them a run this arvo.

First run ... very nice. Fine shavings coming off a bit of Rock Maple.

On a par with the existing Munro that's had the top honed to #3000 and the bevel done on a #120 diamond wheel.


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Hi Ern,

Thanks for the report, (I can now breathe a little easier ) it will be interesting to see how the M2 holds up as far as wear goes.

Another question...

I''ll be doing the skews over the weekend, and I can't see anywhere what is specified as to what angle to grind the edge, ( not the skew angle, but the top and bottom cutting edge angle) I'd assume 25 degrees on either side, which would make the point 50 degrees? Is that correct?

Alternately, I could just grind the skew angle square and leave it to individual owners to grind the cutting edge.. ( Which I think is what Helmut originally suggested if I remember correctly).

Regards
Ray

Anything from 25° to 55° depending on the turner & the timber.

Mike Darlow recommends a 25° angle for the bevel of a skew chisel (12.5° on each side) but that is a very sharp tool with an edge that can be easily knocked about.

I'd be happy with something around 35° to 45° leaning towards the sharper angle on the smaller skews.