I'm finding it really hard to find tooling for the 4 post tool holder that came with my 3in1. Anyone have any suggestions on what to get or have worked for them int eh past?
thanks,
d9d
tooling for 44142
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Bobster
Re: tooling for 44142
If by "tooling" you're refering to turning tool bits, standard HSS or carbide 3/8" tool bits work OK for HF44142. To get started I bought this set from Grizzly: G9776
http://www.grizzly.com/
I also bought a flycutter w/R8 shank from Penn tools that accepts the 3/8" tool bits.
Grizzly was also the source of a set of TIN HSS end mills: G9763
The 44142 accepts standard 3/8" tool bits, you may have to shim them up a bit to get perfect alignment. Using standard collets and a 6" kurt clone vise when using the mill does get frustrating. The tool to vise distance requires full quill travel, not so hot. I've just ordered a set of 2-4-6 blocks to raise the work up toward the mill tooling.
Here's a link for Penn tools: http://www.penntoolco.com
HF provided a quick change R8 collet set, using that extends the mill enough toward the vise enough so I don't need the blocks, but it's limited to 5/8" max mill size. Grizzly sells a version that handle larger mills but it's double the price.
http://www.grizzly.com/
I also bought a flycutter w/R8 shank from Penn tools that accepts the 3/8" tool bits.
Grizzly was also the source of a set of TIN HSS end mills: G9763
The 44142 accepts standard 3/8" tool bits, you may have to shim them up a bit to get perfect alignment. Using standard collets and a 6" kurt clone vise when using the mill does get frustrating. The tool to vise distance requires full quill travel, not so hot. I've just ordered a set of 2-4-6 blocks to raise the work up toward the mill tooling.
Here's a link for Penn tools: http://www.penntoolco.com
HF provided a quick change R8 collet set, using that extends the mill enough toward the vise enough so I don't need the blocks, but it's limited to 5/8" max mill size. Grizzly sells a version that handle larger mills but it's double the price.