Tips for knurling

For some time I've wanted to do a video with knurling tips as every so often I meet people who have trouble with it.
I did intend to include this with the parting tips, but it ended up being long enough to stand alone, so it did.
Disclaimer following on from some parting video comments -
I devise all my own content, and do not copy published content from others just because I want views or need content. If I use an idea or concept that I have learnt from someone else, I will acknowledge that if possible.

[@37yearsofanythingisenough39]

First person on RUclips to speak the truth. In 55+ years of machining I have never calculated the diameter of the stock for knurling and they have all turned out for me as well!

[@occasionalmachinist]

I can understand that in theory you could, but why do it if you don't need to?

[@JB-ol4vz]

Very informative as always. Thank you for taking your time to make these films.

[@paulmorrey4298]

Thanks

[@Warped65er]

Thx for the vid.

[@DK-vx1zc]

Great explanation. thanks for sharing

[@occasionalmachinist]

Hope it helps. Lots of people say they can't knurl, but like parting, it's a knowledge/ practice thing

[@MidEngineering]

That's a nice tool. Better than the one I have that has pivoting arms, which sticks out too far from the tool post & is a bit flexible...

[@occasionalmachinist]

They are probably available on the usual online second hand sites

[@karlulvestad7155]

Material displacement👍, yep either push till you get it or calculate for diameter😁

[@occasionalmachinist]

I must admit - one day I'd like to get a strobe light going while knurlling. I think video of that would be rather cool

[@MarkATrombley]

EP Grease = extreme pressure grease. Had to look that one up.

[@occasionalmachinist]

Always a balancing act about what you spell out vs what you leave as an abreviation. Always learning...

[@replicant357]

7:08
I’m not even close to being called a machinist, but even I have “partake” in such naughty practices 🤣

[@occasionalmachinist]

I thought I'd mention it. If it helps 🤷‍♂

[@billdoodson4232]

Knurling is not something I do very often at all. When I do, I just put the diamond tools on the bar (no matter the dia) and its always come out fine. I have never calculated anything, maybe I have just been lucky. I always use Rocol RTD as a lubricant.

[@occasionalmachinist]

No. Just sensible.