A quick question

[GK1918]

Again thanks to Jim B the Atlas rolled in yesterday amazing It should be in my living room . I havent even touched
one of these since the 1960s so my question is only thing, there is no tool holder. I have a draw full of tool holders
and I need to know should it be (for the tool bit) straight or the 16 1/2* rake or does it matter. Every thing I read
about doesnt mention that. I am thinking a holder with no backrake just grind the HSS for the proper form. sam

 

[Rbeckett]

Sam,
Down here in Fla we have to be mindfull of humidity and the issues that causes. Up in Mass it is probably a similar issue with Noreaster and snow. I organized all my tooling in a drawer and then cut out foam to hold each tool and allow me to see if a tool or holder was missing. Helps keep up with the stuff and organizes everything nicely to maximize storage and can be lined with a baggy to allow for a little lube to keep the rust to a minimum. If you have a cheap or unused tool box available you can get the foan rubber from Home depot and other big box stores. I have even seen blue board cut down to fit and silhouted necely. Just a thought.
Bob