90 degree V-Groove Bit

Check the ones from RDcustomcues in the machinery section. dunno what size they are..
 
I bought 1 from grizzly 2 years ago? worked great, that one is now dead, I ordered 4 more in it's place, lets just say I'm less than thrilled with there quality control, yes all 4 are bad, very bad. I suggest doing as we did, find high quality tools, you will get what you pay for. Still learning lessons, and paying for them. We lost about 1 month because of this, and now well you get the picture.

Bryan Fisher
Fisher Cues
 
The ones Arnot mentioned I have known about for some time now, and are probably the best priced I have seen, but here's another set I ran into for more money. Not sure how good they are, as I have never tried them out- http://pricecutter.com/product.asp?pn=P16-4040&bhcd2=1204338632 They could just be another brand that has been marked up though.


I've ran accross some others not mentioned here, but they only came in 1/2 shank. For me they would not work unless I could use them in a mill, but they look like they might would cut pretty well.

BTW, Has anyone used the Shaper type like KJ listed in their milling machine? wonder where a mandrel could be obtained for them If so?

Greg
 
Actually, that milling/cutter has a 3/4" bore. I made an arbor from 1" round stock and can use it in my 3 hp Bridgeport or my 2 hp Mill/Drill. Both have R8 spindle (collets).
 
KJ Cues said:
Actually, that milling/cutter has a 3/4" bore. I made an arbor from 1" round stock and can use it in my 3 hp Bridgeport or my 2 hp Mill/Drill. Both have R8 spindle (collets).
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I use a 1/2 inch arbor with their 1/2 to 3/4 collets. This item is way to heavy to run with a 1/4 inch arbor in a router IMO. It is made to run in a shaper at a reduced speed.

Dick
 
JBCustomCues said:
Do they make a 1/4 inch arbor for this bit?? All I could find is a 1/2..
thanks
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You would probably want to step up to a 1/2 inch router with that big of a bit...
 
Craig Fales said:
You would probably want to step up to a 1/2 inch router with that big of a bit...
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The bearing would get toasted in a minute on a 1/4 shank router.:eek:
 
KJ Cues said:
Actually, that milling/cutter has a 3/4" bore. I made an arbor from 1" round stock and can use it in my 3 hp Bridgeport or my 2 hp Mill/Drill. Both have R8 spindle (collets).
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Thanks for the info. I saw that they have a 3/4 bore in them, and are made for a shaper Like Dick mentioned, so wasn't sure if they could be used that way or not. I don't have a mill that large yet, just a mini, but It does have a R8 spindle, and I have a set of collets for It. Not sure how many RPM's I would need to get out of It for a smooth cut though.

This was just a thought, but I was thinking about converting It over to belt drive. I probably wouldn't have enough bed travel though. I was thinking about making a longer axis for that, and mounting a motor for a powerfeed to It. It may not feasible, but was just a thought I had.

I Could do It on the lathe using a router, but My lathe has a 1/4 shank router set up, and I'm kind of worried about the bearings. I've already had to replace the bearings in one of My routers. Cutting off the sides wear them out alot faster then plunge cutting does.

I plan on getting a bigger mill eventually, but don't want to go with too cheap of a model, only so many funds to go around at the time, and so much cash going out on a regular basis for Me right now, that I'm afraid that's what I would end up with. Besides that, the main reason is I've kind of maxed My small shop out with tools already, can barely move around in there as It is, and would have to set another room up If I wanted to set another mill up right now. I have another space I could set up, and It's actually larger then the one I'm in right now, but I have all My goodies and spare parts stored there. Or as My Old lady would call It, I have alot of junk stored in there:D Without that storage space though, I would have to throw alot of good stuff out that I will need in the future. Guess It's just the pack rat in me:p

Greg
 
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