Winner Home Grown Cutter Grinder

[Bill Gruby]

I've done this before many, many times Andy and I am still a bit uncomfortable with the operation.

"Billy G"

 

[ezduzit]

Billy, why is that? Is that very risky?

 

[Bill Gruby]

It can be Andy. This was a simple one. I only had to cut 1/8" deep to get thru. The deeper you have to go the scarier it gets. The deepest I have cut is 1/2" on a 14 inch diameter. That one made me sweat profusely near the end. You have to really watch your tool clearances.

"Billy G"

 

[Bill Gruby]

The tool. This one is quite radical, but it works well. You can use the cutting edge out away from center, or turn it 90* and the cutting edge is in toward the center Here you see Top, cutting edge out and front views.

"Billy G"

 

[Bill Gruby]

Something else arrived today. The collet stop for the %C collet. It will be used for the Draw Rod. Made in USA. Breakheart Tools, Tilton NH.

"Billy G"

 

[Bill Gruby]

2.5X3.5 7075 T3. This will be the base for the Tool Holder. When cut the saw will have had a work-out. :lmao::lmao:

"Billy G"

 

[Bill Gruby]

Two edges square. This hunk will change drastically before it's finished. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

"Billy G"

 

[Bill Gruby]

Me thinks something is afoot. 7075 does not string like this. 6061 does. :thinking:

"Billy G"

 

[Bill Gruby]

That's it today. Holes are done and picture perfect. Tomorrow we start shaping this bear. :rofl:

"Billy G"

 

[ezduzit]

6061 should be just dandy.