My new Knurling tool

[Newmetalmark]

I just opened the package of my brand new Aloris AXA #19 knurling tool- looks nice! Since I haven't formed a knurl since high school(I'm grey haired now), has anyone got any advice for using this tool? I want to make some knurled hand nuts for machine covers out of some 12L14 steel.

 

[Newmetalmark]

Thanks Dave, I've already downloaded, read and saved that info and was looking for advice with that particular tool.
Anyone?

 

[rmsflorida]

It's nice but.....
It puts a lot of stress on the crossfeed screw and nut, especially on smaller lathes when you use it.
If supported by the tailstock center that takes a battering too.
I have a scissor type knurling tool..
Much better for the machine..

Robbie
Robbie's Machine Service
Brooksville,Fla.

 

[Guy]

I use a scisor type knurling tool on mine, take the stress off the cross slide and give a decent knurl..

Guy