I want to machine a replacement riser for a head/tail stock for an old lathe. This will involve cutting a v-groove and I am interested in the approach everyone would/has used and would recommend.
I've watched some videos, Tubalcain goes all end-mill w/head rotate, others use a double-angle cutter, some use magic and machines I can't afford.
The double-angle cutter is interesting to me, but I don't want to plunk down money if y'all say it is a waste, or if there is a cheap easy way to do this with standard tooling.
This is a smaller lathe, and the v-grooves are not that tall (think 1/4") high. If I had socks on I'd run out and measure the angle, but assume 'typical'
I've watched some videos, Tubalcain goes all end-mill w/head rotate, others use a double-angle cutter, some use magic and machines I can't afford.
The double-angle cutter is interesting to me, but I don't want to plunk down money if y'all say it is a waste, or if there is a cheap easy way to do this with standard tooling.
This is a smaller lathe, and the v-grooves are not that tall (think 1/4") high. If I had socks on I'd run out and measure the angle, but assume 'typical'
