Diamond Carbide Hone for lathe bits $55 ea.

[davisdesigns]

https://sites.google.com/site/davisd...b/Products/dch

[eSilviu]

let's see:
diamond disk: 1$
DC motor: 1-3$
switch: 1$
some Al or plastic support, with minimum of machining: 2-3$

Total components cost: under 10$

Then why it's 50$ ?!

The "hardest to find" component is the diamond disk... Set of 5 20mm Mini Diamond Cutting Discs for DIY, Silver Smithery and Crafts | Virtual Village - US

[davisdesigns]

let's see:
diamond disk: 1$
DC motor: 1-3$
switch: 1$
some Al or plastic support, with minimum of machining: 2-3$

Total components cost: under 10$

Then why it's 50$ ?!

The "hardest to find" component is the diamond disk... Set of 5 20mm Mini Diamond Cutting Discs for DIY, Silver Smithery and Crafts | Virtual Village - US

You forgot power supply, hardware, shipping supplies, shipping & tax from suppliers, google check out, paypal or ebay fee's

But please post links to where I can purchase the parts at the prices you listed so I can save money some $$

And if you will do the machining for the price you posted I will be more than happy to give you some work, hell I'll pay you $5 ea.

As for the 20mm diamond disks, they would only work if you were sharpening 1/8" bits, not enough diamond doped surface to sharpen a 1/4, 3/8" on an angle. One 1.5" disk is equal to approximately 4 of those 20mm in total diamond coverage and also better heat displacement.

Also take a look at the prices of the other diamond sharpeners on the market $300 and up. Most people with small lathes won't spend $300+ for a carbide sharpener, which is why I designed the DCH in the first place, for myself!

[eSilviu]

But please post links to where I can purchase the parts at the prices you listed so I can save money some $$

I think this says everything

But I must admit that it's a useful item. I did one like yours with a RC motor (that I had on hand), and the total cost was way under your 65USD (price listed on the site).

[plasmator]

Why jump all over the guy? I've paid $55 for less...

[cnctoolman]

I have to say $55 is more then reasonable for it. You dont have to do anything but plug it in and use it.

[Ken_Shea]

Nothing wrong with that price, very fair.
Still, your site has no motor specs, no contact information, no name, no location, no address and no phone number only a gmail account and of course a "Add to Cart" button, that doesn't do much to encourage a sale.

Ken