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Thread: Little experience so advise needed

29/07/2019 21:28:45

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 29/07/2019 13:18:26:

Welcome, Chris

Don't waste your energy experimenting with other steels ... Buy some 'Blue Pivot Steel' from one of the reputable supply houses: It is properly heat treated; which, of course, what imparts that lovely blue colour.

... and beware : Some ebay Sellers are listing 'Steel suitable for making blue pivot steel' [or some such nonsense]

MichaelG

P.S. where are you located ?

Hi Michael I live on the Cambridge area. thanks for the post guys.

Chris

29/07/2019 12:48:13

hi Guys let me first say I have both a Sherline Mill and Lathe. My hobby ney obsession is old clocks. I wish to learn how to machine parts for platform escapements namely the balance staff which is approx 20mm long and are some type of steel, no doubt then hardened. This is micro machining. my initial questions relate to the fact that it is inevitable I will cock up a good few attempts so what material should I use to practice on for starters? I have taken advise on cutters and setup but any other advise including suppliers of Micro-100 carbide bits appreciated.

regards

Chris

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