First cutting tools to get for 1340GT lathe?

[chiroone]

Does that look the same or similar as this set?

9 PC. 5/8" INDEXABLE CARBIDE TURNING TOOL SET #PT-5/8 **NEW** PIC#2865 | eBay

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[Firstgear]

Does that look the same or similar as this set?

9 PC. 5/8" INDEXABLE CARBIDE TURNING TOOL SET #PT-5/8 **NEW** PIC#2865 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 9 PC. 5/8" INDEXABLE CARBIDE TURNING TOOL SET #PT-5/8 **NEW** PIC#2865 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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No, there are no boring bars and there are 10 each inserts for steels and aluminum/brass.

 

[Firstgear]

Here ya go....

BXA Master Turning/Boring Tool Set – Precision Matthews Machinery Co.

www.precisionmatthews.com

 

[Kroll]

I’m not crook almost took me down in my government cls but thank goodness the teacher wanted to get me out of high school.Thanks for memories

 

[darkzero]

I’m not crook almost took me down in my government cls but thank goodness the teacher wanted to get me out of high school.Thanks for memories

Eh? Totally lost me on this.

 

[Splat]

Congrats on the machine and good luck with it. I'll be different and say to go with a 40-position tool holder, ala Multifix from Create Tool. Good stuff. Had mine for about a year now and love it. Easier to reposition the tool angles and very rigid setup.