Correct size QCTP for Craftsman 6” Lathe

[phubbman]

On this lathe, you might be better off with HSS tooling over indexed carbide. I'm sure many have done a lot of good work using carbide on these, but the machine is pretty light duty and slow speed. It was designed around HSS tooling and isn't built around taking the heavy cuts at higher speeds where carbide works best.
Yes, you'll have to sharpen HSS tooling, but the good thing is that you can do it with a standard bench grinder setup. No-can-do with carbide.

 

[bama7]

I just discovered about the light cuts. My mind was working with just the opposite thoughts as yours. I will dig through my stuff and see if I have any HSS Tooling. Thanks

 

[phubbman]

How do you like your new QCTP?

 

[bama7]

I like it, but I am not a machinist. The bottom corners do need to be cut off some to clear when positioning the cutting tool to the work. Someone posted pictures in this thread to show how they trimmed theirs. I normally sell the ones I work on, so I will leave the trimming to the new owner, if there is one.