I have a Far East type 9 x 20 lathe and I am having a problem using the cutoff tool.
There are four attachments,photos,that may help in understanding the problem. Any help ,comments and recommendations greatly appreciated.
The cutoff tool is shown in PICT0001 it has a shank dimension of .290 x .750, also included is a steel wedge used to bring the cutters tip in line with the lathe's center see PICT0002.
PICT0003 is a fronf view of this assembly. The cutting tip of the cutter was alligned with the tip of the live center in the tailstock. The cutter was then adjusted to be,in my opinion,perpendicular with the workpiece see PICT0004.
There is a loud chatter as is evident in PICT0004 by the ripples at the bottom of the undercut. I did not use ant fluids,anybody got any comments.
THANKS
John R |