Chas Jones
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Cutting head assembly all hand filed. [FONT=Arial,Bold]230M07 steel, Mild Steel in UK parlance.That's CRS, machined all over, isn't it? Not bad!
Yes Vaughn, perhaps not as slick as the Munro due to added bulk limiting how small a diameter it can tackle 'side on' but it meets my objective of not catching (the reason for the shield) How it handles at depth and rest overhang will have to wait until I have a decent handle made.The pics sure show it works...how does it feel using it? Easy to control?
Cutting head assembly all hand filed. [FONT=Arial,Bold]230M07 steel, Mild Steel in UK parlance.
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I was holding the 5/8" shaft one handed when taking the pictures.
It's OK Jonathan, virtually no risk, that's the function of the shield, any attempt to catch and the shield comes into firmer contact and relieves the cut so the cutter can't dig in.
It's OK Jonathan, virtually no risk, that's the function of the shield, any attempt to catch and the shield comes into firmer contact and relieves the cut so the cutter can't dig in.
Using a shielded cutter does mean that there is only a shallow presentation angle range when it will actually cut but this is a distinct advantage when reaching deeper.
Not intending to do any elaborate hollow forms, just wanted something more forgiving when I make Vases.