Tooling and toolgrinding forum

[Durkee]

Would there be any interest in a forum dedicated to toolgrinding and toolgrinding machines? I've been a toolgrinder for nearly 20 years and would be happy to share information. I always have questions, too. I'm having trouble finding a good forum related to just tooling.

[CNCadmin]

I have no problem add it, I see a grinding machine at a local show and was impressed by it.

[Tarak]

Yeah I'm also a tool grinder, I've been in the trade for about 12 years in Australia, I wouldn't mind a toolgrinding forum, I personally use AutoCAD and grind threading tools such as all kinds of taps (Fluteless/Forming, Gun nose ,spiral flute), thread rolls, screwed shanked endmills and such.

[CNCadmin]

Done, enjoy!

[Durkee]

Thanks Paul!

[Durkee]

Thanks Paul!

[Jake]

Hi i work with toolgrinding in Sweden, and think that a forum
would be a nice idea

//Jake

[farr_t]

I think its great i have been a tool and cutter grinder for 23 years
and my older brother has been grinding for 30 years.
I am the only tool grinder in a lare aerospace company
and I can see how tool grinding is becoming a dying trade
I think you never stop learning because there are alot of good ideas or tricks
to grinding tools hopefully this forum can help save some money for people
and give some good tips and tricks.

[Ibuytooling.com]

i buy cutting tools

[Mcgyver]

farr t, great to have you here. I've a small T&C grinder I'm using and making accessories for. It came with an air spindle which is a great thing to have for end mills and I've been making other accessories

anyway, its great to have some expertise here and i would encourage more people to consider either a used or small T&C grinder. After having one I’m kicking myself for waiting so long – its one of the later things you seem to acquire but always having a razor sharp cutter really improves workmanship imo. I'd kind of like to pick up a horizontal mill now that I can sharpen my own (expensive) cutters for it!

[mmorton9]

I would like it very much. I have been toolgrinding for 30 years. Most of that for an aerospace company and the last 4 for a company that makes primarily taps and end mills. If you have a grinder and can make tooling there really isn't much you can't do.

[Switcher]

Well you guys got me beat by about 15-20 years. I've only been Toolgrinding for about 5 years now, all CNC.

Anyone from Upstate South Carolina (Spartanburg) area ?

What type of machines does everyone run?

This is the machine I run:
http://www.schuttetgm.com/305.htm

I think I'm the only one out here that runs this type of machine (Havn't found anyone else)

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