[SEL] Falk piston core box and pattern update.

[R & M Ingold]

I too, use an old, (VERY) vacuum cleaner on the machines. It was given to me 
years ago by a mate who left us for pastures new. It just wont die!!
Sure saves on the cleanup time!!
Reg & Marg Ingold.
Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
randmingold at hotkey.net.au
http://www.oldengine.org/members/randmingold

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Otto" <dotto at velocitus.net>
To: "'The SEL email discussion list'" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 3:11 PM
Subject: RE: [SEL] Falk piston core box and pattern update.


> Hi Steve
>
> I have been using carbide insert tooling on the lathe. I have some 
> uncoated
> inserts designed for nonferrous metals; they work real nice on wood. On 
> the
> mill I have just been using good sharp HSS end mills.
>
> Both one the lathe and mill I keep the vacuum hose near the cutter at all
> times, this gets 80 to 90% of the shavings and dust.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> Dave Otto
> Boise, Idaho
> USA
> dotto at velocitus.net
> http://community.webshots.com/user/otto1960
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com [mailto:sel-
>> bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of Steve Royster
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 3:19 PM
>> To: sel at lists.stationary-engine.com
>> Subject: RE: [SEL] Falk piston core box and pattern update.
>>
>> A question for you patternmakers who are using your metal lathe for wood
>> turning. What type of tooling are you using,  tool steel or carbide in a
>> tool holder, or wood turning chisels on a rest?  Thanks, Steve
>>
>>
>
>
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