John Reese | 03/11/2017 07:58:25 |
![]() 1071 forum posts | I had no problems with the tools I bought from CTC.. |
Neil Wyatt | 03/11/2017 09:23:49 |
![]() 19226 forum posts 749 photos 86 articles | A few years ago I would have said a selection of FC3 'throwaway' cutters of various sizes. Now I mostly use cutters of ~10mm in various materials and styles. 11mm ones seem to be easy to pick up cheap at shows The FC3 cutters are useful though, for example a 1/8" or 3mm one will be invaluable for the slots in the back of your slide valve and a 3/16" or 1/4" one for the little 'pockets' at the ends of the cylinder steam passages. Because they are short they tend to survive better than normal ones and the design allows them to plunge and cut to width like a slot drill, but the extra flute lets you cut a bit faster like an end mill. Neil
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Doubletop | 03/11/2017 09:32:01 |
![]() 439 forum posts 4 photos | Posted by XD 351 on 03/11/2017 07:14:38:
Posted by John Hinkley on 03/11/2017 06:35:41:
Doubletop, I used to buy a fair bit from CTC, when he shipped direct from China, but since he was ( I think ) forced to do business from Europe, I've found the postage costs negate any savings previously made, at least on small orders. John I found the postage a little dear but when it turned up 48 hrs later and fully insured i didn't mind paying it and it was still cheaper than buying here in OZ . I haven't used them since they moved a few years back .
Moved? Off their website a few moments ago We are located at: The owner Heine Johst could well be located in Europe but the goods come direct from HK, no need to double handle Pete
Edited By Doubletop on 03/11/2017 09:34:56 |
mechman48 | 03/11/2017 09:42:57 |
![]() 2947 forum posts 468 photos | ...I had no problems with the tools I bought from CTC.. Edited By mechman48 on 03/11/2017 09:55:34 |
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