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Posted: 5/2/2024 1:17:28 PM EDT
So I mostly run carbide, and have a good vendor there, but where do you guys get your HSS cutters?
Im trying to find some decent ones without the McMaster markup. Thanks |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 1:19:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mudholestomper]
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mscdirect.com
Accupro/Hertel are house brands manufactured by the big names. Widia is Kennametal’s budget line. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 5:16:05 PM EDT
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Travers?
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Posted: 5/2/2024 11:01:25 PM EDT
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I buy all my HSS round tools in surplus/auction lots on the internet.
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Posted: 5/2/2024 11:09:31 PM EDT
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KBC tools
just buy the house brand cutters that you need if you want common HSS end mills. https://www.kbctools.com/ |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 11:23:52 AM EDT
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We use MSC at work. But....it's not my money either.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2024 5:25:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: brownbomber]
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Lakeshore Carbide
Edit: derp. Reading skills are lackluster. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2024 5:44:49 PM EDT
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SHARS has been OK for me.
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Posted: 5/10/2024 9:56:12 AM EDT
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But...why?
 Speed Tiger is taiwan stuff on amazon for unbelieveable prices. If you want cutters for AL, they have a high helix , highly polished flute that is very impressive. I have been very happy with their mills in both price and performance. |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 10:15:26 AM EDT
[Last Edit: notso]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ridgerunner9876: But...why? Speed Tiger is taiwan stuff on amazon for unbelieveable prices. If you want cutters for AL, they have a high helix , highly polished flute that is very impressive. I have been very happy with their mills in both price and performance. Honestly, Ive had a bug in the back of my head of what if I couldnt just hop online and order some more carbides and expect them to show up. I figure getting some practice with HSS and looking at the ability to sharpen them is a lot more sustainable than being my normal clumsy self and scrapping a carbide when I bust all the teeth off it  ETA- Still gonna use carbide most of the time, just want to expand my horizons. |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 10:17:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brownbomber: Lakeshore Carbide Thats where I get all my carbides. I have had great experiences with their cutters. |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 10:39:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By notso: Honestly, Ive had a bug in the back of my head of what if I couldnt just hop online and order some more carbides and expect them to show up. I figure getting some practice with HSS and looking at the ability to sharpen them is a lot more sustainable than being my normal clumsy self and scrapping a carbide when I bust all the teeth off it ETA- Still gonna use carbide most of the time, just want to expand my horizons. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By notso: Originally Posted By Ridgerunner9876: But...why? Speed Tiger is taiwan stuff on amazon for unbelieveable prices. If you want cutters for AL, they have a high helix , highly polished flute that is very impressive. I have been very happy with their mills in both price and performance. Honestly, Ive had a bug in the back of my head of what if I couldnt just hop online and order some more carbides and expect them to show up. I figure getting some practice with HSS and looking at the ability to sharpen them is a lot more sustainable than being my normal clumsy self and scrapping a carbide when I bust all the teeth off it ETA- Still gonna use carbide most of the time, just want to expand my horizons. I just threw a bunch of HSS mills out. Some still sharp enough to use. They sat there for 20 years and I got tired of them taking up space. If I have more, I'll get your address and send them your way. |
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