Milling cutters

First I'd measure the arbor to see if it is imperial or metric. Then I'd go on Ebay and look for side and face cutters. A selection 3-4" diameter and from 1/4" to 1" wide would be ideal. It is possible to buy S&F cutters new, but they're very expensive and pretty much obsolete in industry. I've bought almost all my horizontal milling cutters secondhand, or new old stock, on Ebay. As with all items on Ebay these days there are a lot of fantasists selling cutters for inflated prices, but there are still bargains to be had. I wouldn't pay more than £10 for a cutter as listed above. Look carefully at any picture for worn, broken or damaged teeth. If present, move on and buy something else.

Andrew

Ordinarily a tool and cutter grinder....,,but the cost is prohibitive to us mere mortals...so depending on the type of cutter you have, you might consider a regrind service...

A bit more info on the types you have might get a better answer...

The bad news is that to sharpen them correctly you need a proper tool and cutter grinder. The good news is that a basic Clarkson with centres will do the job of sharpening the face of the cutter. The sides are less important.

Andrew

Or find someone close to you that has a T&C grinder.

Brian

Hi everyone,

The cutters I have are these type

Yep....defo a job for a t n c grinder....not something you can do with an off hand grinder/dremel/anglegrinder etc

Harold Hall has a design for a jig on his website and you tube, I made one and use on a normal bench grinder, you don't need an expensive toolgrinder

Mick

I should add the jig I mention would sharpen the plain cutters shown in your photo George

Mick

Hmmm, the top two cutters look like they've been resharpened a good few time already.

Andrew