Sharpening a diamond bit?
#1
Sharpening a diamond bit?
Hey,
My diamond bit on my lathe isn't delivering clean cuts anymore. Is there any way to get a diamond bit sharpened?
If so please let me know.
Thanks
My diamond bit on my lathe isn't delivering clean cuts anymore. Is there any way to get a diamond bit sharpened?
If so please let me know.
Thanks
#2
Tech Elite
Sharpening a diamond bit?
Sounds like you have a Chipped bit. I believe that REPLACEMENT is the only option.
#3
hmmm.
Where can I purchase a carbide bit?
Where can I purchase a carbide bit?
#5
Do you know what type of bit I will need for an Elite lathe?
#7
Tech Fanatic
Re: Sharpening a diamond bit?
Originally posted by Intelligentsia
Hey,
My diamond bit on my lathe isn't delivering clean cuts anymore. Is there any way to get a diamond bit sharpened?
If so please let me know.
Thanks
Hey,
My diamond bit on my lathe isn't delivering clean cuts anymore. Is there any way to get a diamond bit sharpened?
If so please let me know.
Thanks
#8
Tech Fanatic
OK, heres the latest.....I can't find the card. Typical. I think the place was called Western Industrial Supply, and was located in Garden Grove, CA. The last time I was in there they said they were moving to Anaheim Hills. I have tried to find them on the internet, but had no luck.
I'm going to the track saturday, I'll see what I can find out.... I'll also drive by the old place and see what I can find.
I'm going to the track saturday, I'll see what I can find out.... I'll also drive by the old place and see what I can find.
#9
Tech Master
iTrader: (3)
The diamond in lathe bits is actually man made (diamond dust compressed) and requires a diamond impregnated wheel. Check with this guy. He sharpened one for me that was chipped badly and it turned out to be the best bit I ever had.
GW diamond cutting co.
4100 w. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, Fl.
813-287-0068
It takes a while to get it done, So I bought another bit and Got mine sharpened. When the other one came back, I used the new one as a backup. Never needed it though. If you are going to buy a new one, the Carter bit is the best.
GW diamond cutting co.
4100 w. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, Fl.
813-287-0068
It takes a while to get it done, So I bought another bit and Got mine sharpened. When the other one came back, I used the new one as a backup. Never needed it though. If you are going to buy a new one, the Carter bit is the best.
#11
Tech Addict
Just my opinion
Screw the diamond bit. You can buy 15 carbide bits for the price of one diamond. You can sharpen carbide your self too.
Mcmaster Carr on line has them, see the link posted earlier.
Bits come in AL or AR that is cuts from left to right or right to left. you need a 1/4 inch bit, that cuts the OPPOSITE direction you are cutting because your lathe cuts with the bit upside down compared to other lathes.
Carbide bits are $5 to $7 each. They can be sharpened many times before they are junk.
Just My Opinion. We are only cutting copper.]
David Root
Mcmaster Carr on line has them, see the link posted earlier.
Bits come in AL or AR that is cuts from left to right or right to left. you need a 1/4 inch bit, that cuts the OPPOSITE direction you are cutting because your lathe cuts with the bit upside down compared to other lathes.
Carbide bits are $5 to $7 each. They can be sharpened many times before they are junk.
Just My Opinion. We are only cutting copper.]
David Root
#13
Tech Addict
A carbide bit can be sharpened with a diamond file also available at Mcmaster Carr. A leatherman wave and some other pocket tools have a diamond file too.
Just make all edges new again, do NOT round any of the edges or change the angles. If you know a machine shop or some one that works at one, you are home free. I am lucky, my girlfriend is a tool and die maker.
David Root
Just make all edges new again, do NOT round any of the edges or change the angles. If you know a machine shop or some one that works at one, you are home free. I am lucky, my girlfriend is a tool and die maker.
David Root
#14
I guess that I will go to the local harbor freight and pick some up today.