you are correct, they are also intended to have an insert shaped blank beneath them and fit tool holders around 25mm square +

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Don't know how the Myford compares to a WM280, I use the 16mm tnmg inserts on the WM280 and I find them to perform very well. The only limitation I find with them is when turning to a small diameter as they tend to push on the work piece.

I have the same insert mounted on a flycutter and works fine as well.

I use that type of 16mm insert on my Southbend lathe which is a similar size to a Myford and the cutter is my first choice for machining. They are very robust and can leave a good finish and last forever (almost). The 6 cutting edges are a bonus, making them very economical.

I did however, have to machine a bit off the bottom of the tool holder as they were sitting too high.

Paul

These toolholders were not expensive and bought on ebay. The holder was not hardened and machined as though it was MS. They have a wedge type clamp and a decent size screw for holding the insert, much more rigid than a screw thru the insert. They stand up to a lot of abuse and I have not had an insert break. (turning irregular shapes, rough cast iron, etc).

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Paul

You can use the mill to take off the required amount off the bottom of the lathe tools. HSS cutters may not fare well on the steel of the tool shank. I buy 20mm tooling and reduce the height to 17.52mm using a shell mill with carbide inserts intended for steel. The inserts do not last long doing this.

Hi Stevegtr

Some of the cutting tip suppliers at model eng shows are and may be inclined to trade you those for some of a more appropriate size (believe me what ain't good for you is great for a another) cleaned up a bit with WD and a cloth good as new will swap for new.

£5.00 useless to you tip swapped for a £3.50 useful to you tip. supplier makes £1.00 -£1.50, you get tips to fit without the cost of make or buy a holder. Win Win