How To Make A Metal Lathe Parting Tool

So I figured that making a new lathe tool from scrap metal would be a perfect beginner metal lathe project.

How to make a metal lathe parting tool. Ive always been a fan of upcycling tools and tools made from scrap. Pair these holders with a tool block for right- and left-hand mounting in a lathe. This was on a 14 blank and it probably took me a good 15 to 20 minutes of grinding to get it right.

Ill start at that speed and around 12 way thru Ill re-sharpen the tool and drop the speed down maybe 30 with the VFD. I then cut the end of the blade off to square it off and I cut and ground down the teeth. Ad China Metal Lathe.

The blade holder and a bar I milled and drilled and tapped 14-20 to bolt to the blade holder that holds the whole assembly in the tool holder. To functionthe part-off tool must be perfectlyaligned with the X-axis on the lathe. Notice there is a lot of positive back rake on the tool as well as plenty of side relief.

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Not a very good shot but it does show the thickness. The chuck key that came with my 1936 South Bend Lathe was pretty worn out by the time I took ownership a few years ago. 45 out of 5 stars.

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