In this video I build a spring cut off tool for my larger lathe. This cut off tool is designed by Mark from Winky's Workshop, and was built from his plans.
Looks to work OK Jon. The main improvement IMHO was to reduce the massive blade overhang. That Eclipse tool was unbelievably bad. So much leverage on the tool post. Interestingly I see you don't appear to use any top relief on your parting off blade. I do and it makes a big improvement to the cutting action. Interesting topic. Cheers Rob
Looks to work OK Jon. The main improvement IMHO was to reduce the massive blade overhang. That Eclipse tool was unbelievably bad. So much leverage on the tool post. Interestingly I see you don't appear to use any top relief on your parting off blade. I do and it makes a big improvement to the cutting action. Interesting topic. Cheers Rob