ok, wow, i have to do the same job on my mini lathe and was wondering how i was going to cut a keyway. I just happen to have some small fly cutters like yours that use 4mm tool steel! Brilliant idea thank you!
Great video. Love the way you do things to get the job done. If you make something to tighten the belt I'd like to see that. Can't wait to see your next video.
I did consider this but it's much easier to grip and align a square-section toolbit shaft than a circular one. Which isn't to say that it's impossible! However, I happened to have the length of 8mm HSS bar stock you see in the video and decided to go with that. Appreciate your input, thanks for taking the time 👍
Boy, it just goes to show that with minimal tools, great effort and determination, you can accomplish almost anything.
Brute force and ignorance go a long way in my workshop! 😂 Thanks again, glad you're enjoying the content.
ok, wow, i have to do the same job on my mini lathe and was wondering how i was going to cut a keyway. I just happen to have some small fly cutters like yours that use 4mm tool steel! Brilliant idea thank you!
You're most welcome, glad to have helped. How did the job go? Thanks for your input 👍
Great video. Love the way you do things to get the job done. If you make something to tighten the belt I'd like to see that. Can't wait to see your next video.
why not use a 4mm drill or 4mm broken endmill as a starting point for a 4mm slot cutter?
I did consider this but it's much easier to grip and align a square-section toolbit shaft than a circular one. Which isn't to say that it's impossible! However, I happened to have the length of 8mm HSS bar stock you see in the video and decided to go with that. Appreciate your input, thanks for taking the time 👍