First attempt at fly cutter.

[1965fb]

Well surface finish is not great but am working with a south bend 9 an a grizzly mini mill. Not to make excuses. O did I mention no training what so ever. But I am learning.

 

[brino]

It looks great from here!
Have you used it yet? How does it cut?
(although that's more a feature of the tool type/grind and speed)

-brino

 

[1965fb]

I am actually waiting for 5/16 HSS blanks all I have is 3/8 but I copied an-others 10 degree I am excited to give it a spin..lol My mill (used) came with a 3pc china set with tiny little set screws of un known size nothing fits em so I gave em a toss..and thanks for my first attempt I can live with it. well I hope.
DK

 

[willthedancer]

Actually it looks good. You can always polish it later.

 

[Randall Marx]

Remember, DK
Functional is beautiful! For me, anyway.

 

[1965fb]

Remember, DK
Functional is beautiful! For me, anyway.

Well I have to agree though looking at what others are capable of I strive to be better.

 

[Randall Marx]

Striving to be the best you can be is a great thing. I agree completely. On the other hand, I think you did GREAT on your first try with the fly cutter! It works. If all of my first tries worked, I wouldn't be able to fit through any doorways (fat head).

 

[Bill Gruby]

You are selling yourself short my friend. You did very well on the Fly-Cutter.

"Billy G"

 

[1965fb]

Thanks Guys I appreciate the kind words.
Each and every day now I am carving something..Yes I am hooked.

 

[willthedancer]

If you're really itchy about the appearance and permanence of your made tools, You can buy a 45$ Parkerizing kit and put a phosphate coating on it.