Metal shaper - viewers choice tool holder for armstrong lookalike -part 2-

[@jamesreed6121]

I like your impromptu grinder it seems to work very well. I would suggest a hole to lubricate the the clapper pivot. I am still experimenting with various cutters. So far the best shear tool I have made is a 5/16" HSS lathe tool sharpened with a 120 grit belt sander and a 600 grit diamond lapping disk to polish. There is no relief and neutral rake on the cutting edge. It gives me the smoothest edge of any tool I have tried so far. The biggest problem I have found with it is setting it accurately vertical in the holder. I mount in the lantern (no Armstrong Tool Holder). I found your channel about 2 months ago and since then I have watched almost all your videos, about 4 more to go. Thanks for the videos. KOKO!

[@DoMetalStuff]

tried it with slideway oil. when I convert it, but it starts to stick after standing still for a while. so I don't know what I should use then. It is very annoying when the HSS tool lands in the middle of the workpiece. and what you describe in terms of tool sounds interesting👍🏻

[@cyclebuster]

Well Done! looks great

[@DoMetalStuff]

Thank you sir 👍🏻

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Very nice work sir

[@DoMetalStuff]

Thank you kindly. Sir

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Great job! 👍

[@DoMetalStuff]

Thanks Tom. Was a fun project to do. Next time test on the machine clamp.😉