sawing cutter MT3 (need identify what bits one could buy for this tool)

[Jonathan]

Check what diameter it is then buy a slitting saw to suit.

I use one of these from Arc Euro which is essentially the same thing. I use it for spindle mounts and shaft couplings, among other things.

http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalo...aws-and-Arbors

Unfortunately it has a lot of runout - should have made my own.

[diy-john]

Check what diameter it is then buy a slitting saw to suit.

Okay good news, it is that simple. Think it is either 13mm or being from UK, could be half an inch (12.7mm). Will check with a digital vernier, and buy a cutter to fit shaft diameter

Thanks!

[Robin Hewitt]

Does that holder have a keyway? You can saw without a keyway, but hand feed it until you trust it. That way you can can stop if it does.

Brass cuts easily, iron will require coolant. I like low rpm for slitting and buckets of lube.

Thin blades can flex. If you want to cut deep do a shallow groove first to support the blade.

[diy-john]

Robin, the tool has no keyway. Shaft is half-an-inch (12.7mm). Finally went to my garage today, and got a chance to measure it.
- Really appreciate the tips on using these tools, have no prior information, apart from having seen videos on youtube.

Thanks!