55 degree cutter

[ptjw7uk]

No I only have the x1 mill.
I want to machine a new base si I can use my spare parts on my drilling machine as it would give me a x-y table.
I may get that 55 degree cutter and turn the shank down to 1/2" dia.
Cheaper than the £40 found on the net.

peter

[John S]

You won't turn the shank down it's solid HSS.

[ptjw7uk]

I thought you could turn hss using carbide insert cutters, I'm sure I've done it before.

Peter

[John S]

Peter,
I'll check in the morning to see what I have.
I did have one reground once for a weird Taiwanese mortiser but I reckon it was 65 degrees.

Anyway I'll still check and if I have one you can borrow it.