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  1. 01-07-2013, 12:34 AM #1
    mike82
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    Please recommend a parting tool

    Hi all

    I have a 7x mini lathe with a A2Z quick change tool post

    I was using a parting blade but it's just been a pain in the ass. It flexes a lot and now it finally got jammed and broke the lip off the holder(flame2).

    I need something that will cut 1" aluminum bar.

    I would liek something more rigid and reliable. I was looking at those indexable ones but I don't really know which one to pick and what fits my a2z.

    Thanks
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  2. 01-07-2013, 03:33 AM #2
    txcncman
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    I would recommend going with a 0.062" wide inserted Iscar deep grooving tool. Typical part off blade is 0.125" wide. Way more than needed on 1" diameter stock.
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  3. 01-16-2013, 08:14 AM #3
    mike82
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    Quote Originally Posted by txcncman View Post
    I would recommend going with a 0.062" wide inserted Iscar deep grooving tool. Typical part off blade is 0.125" wide. Way more than needed on 1" diameter stock.

    Hi thank you very much I am going to look that up now.
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