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This will be my first adventure into internal threading. I need to purchase a tool for internal threads 3/4 x 16. I would like to be able to do as small as 1/2" . I prefer indexable carbide. My lathe (Asian 9 x 20) accepts 1/2' tooling. The toolpost will fit 0.750" but that would put me above center at the tool tip.
I was looking at something like this:
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=7908975&PMAKA=422-3038
The shank looks to be too large and would put my tool above center? I do not see any with 1/2" shanks? How are these tools typically held in the tool post? Any advice would be helpful.
Another thought. Should I just take a piece of 1/2" CRS and machine my own holder to fit that insert?
R
I was looking at something like this:
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=7908975&PMAKA=422-3038
The shank looks to be too large and would put my tool above center? I do not see any with 1/2" shanks? How are these tools typically held in the tool post? Any advice would be helpful.
Another thought. Should I just take a piece of 1/2" CRS and machine my own holder to fit that insert?
R