Quality indexable lathe tools

Best advice would be to try and see what you think, rather than rely on prejudiced views on here, I only use two types of insects although the CCGT tips will cut just about anything but can be quite delicate. IF you don't like them then try HSS. My personal preference is for indexable tips over has because they work for me. As for expense, in the grand scheme of things are not that expensive really. I have not broken a tip for ages so for me are quite economical.

Lots of places to get tips from, even good old fleshy.

There is an awful lot of rot talked about indexable tipped tooling by the HSS diehards, best to try and evaluate yourself what works for you and your setup. Plenty of miniature lathe owners who use indexable carbide tipped tooling and getting good results, so should not be a problem on your setup.

You will soon learn what to do and not do for tip longevity.

Fleshy? Insects?

Problems with the old Spill Chicken?

Neil

Hi Mick,

I use Greenwood Tools for inserts - I find them excellent quality and give consistently good results. I have Glanze holders, and the inserts fit OK in them (CCMT and DCMT).

I tried the screwcutting holder and inserts last year, and they are first class. The only think I have found is that the inserts are not as forgiving as HSS - quite easy to chip the point of the insert.

Not the cheapest, but have tried cheaper brands and generally been disappointed.

James

Bloddy pre-empty thingy:-

I've got some Kennametal VBMTxxxxxx and they are fabulous for most materials. Great finish, can be thrashed, and they last, even on nasty metals.