Dovetail cutter.

Different size of inserts, The single , 2 and 3 insert versions use 1102 inserts that can give a 11mm max Dovetail. The 4 insert one uses 09 inserts and will give a 9mm max dovetail. I think thats enough for me now. Yes, it is only the [ correct size ] screw that holds them in. If you are ACCURATE in the mounting location, they can never move.

For the price of those inserts, someone would have cut and scraped all your dovetails for you

Why not write these up?

Neil

Hi Neil, I would but I'm not sure if I would be any good as an author . What exactly would be involved ? I suppose if it was only pics of the set ups and some words then I could probably manage that ok. As long as I'm not expected write out something resembling  War and Peace in size.

cheers.

Edited By Raymond Anderson on 10/09/2016 18:10:51

If you can make sensible posts on here you can write articles! War and Peace definitely NOT required.

Email me on [email protected] for guidance (an offer open to anyone else with nice tool builds like this or other good ideas).

Neil

Looks really good Raymond, another vote for a write up with details eg on positioning the inserts. Don't know if you have seen this guys version

Edited By capnahab on 18/09/2016 09:37:52

Edited By capnahab on 18/09/2016 09:38:29

Hello capnahab, Thanks. Yes I did Watch the video you mention. The cutters work a treat [even the one that I have to run in reverse because I set the dividing head up wrong ] I was at a bit of a loose end and had thought about making a 2 insert one, then got carried away a bit and ended up with 4 . Enjoyable little project [filled in a couple of hours ]

cheers.

Interesting. Just came across this vid showing a similar home made cutter that illustrates the problem I was describing. In this case he cheated by grinding the inserts back by hand.

Murray

Very interesting vid, If you pause it at 5 mins and blow it up you will see a red line that is superimposed on the screen . It looks to be "off center " It looks as though it needs to be slightly more to the left as we look at it.

Were the line to be moved slightly to the left that would mean that he has one insert below center and one slightly above. It could just be an illusion but I think the line should be more to the left. If he kept both his inserts cutting edges EXACTLY on center [ not above or below ] he would be fine. It is positive inserts as well so god knows what went on there.

Yes, Muzzer that was exactly what you and I think Martin was referring to. I have clearance with all me insert sizes both 9 and 11mm. it appears to be cutting well once he ground the inserts back , so well done to him for salvaging it.