New Guy from MA with a 13" SB

Bill Gruby said:
Welcome aboard Chris. Springfield is less than an hour from me. I am just west of Hartford. Glad you found us.

"Billy G"
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Thank you. I'm slightly familiar with Bristol, i work with a guy who lives there. I'm glad i found this forum too. I have already learned a lot just by reading past threads. Thanks for helping keep this place alive for us new guys to learn from. I'm sure the seasoned pro's learn stuff too.

-Chris
 
That's what drives this Forum Chris, everyone learns here. My full name is Bill Gruby. See if your friend knows me. I know a lot of people that work in your area.

"Billy G"
 
Bill Gruby said:
That's what drives this Forum Chris, everyone learns here. My full name is Bill Gruby. See if your friend knows me. I know a lot of people that work in your area.

"Billy G"
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I asked him, he doesn't happen to know you by name.

-Chris
 
Is that a lot ???????????????????????????????????

"Billy G"
 
I must say, the smartest and most talented people I've met so far in my life are much older than I (30+ years older). They're the ones i've learned the most from. I definitely appreciate the "older guys"!! :)

-Chris
 
Does anyone have recommendations on what size HSS i should run in my lathe? A friend of mine suggested i get some 1/2" M2 material. So i bought the following from Shars:

http://www.shars.com/products/cutting/tool-bits/1-2-x-6-m2-extra-long-square-tool-bit

I've yet to try grinding it. But when i was looking through the machinist tool box i got from my neighbor i noticed that all the tool bits are made from 3/8" HSS. Then again that could of been because that's all his lantern style tool holder would fit. Advice is welcomed.

-Chris
 
What is the tool holder you're going to use?
Do you have a tool post that'll hold a 1/2" toolbit? I don't see why you'd need a bit that large, but it also depends what you're working on/with.

I'd have suggested 3/8"
 
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