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23 December 2021 at 20:24 #576452
Bill Pilkington
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Hi all, I make snooker cues, and have purchased an 8×16 mini metal lathe to fit the brass joint to cues, my question is which cutters would I need to face off 30mm round hardwood(ebony) and drill 12mm holes into end grain. tia Bill.
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23 December 2021 at 20:34 #576453
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Sharp HSS will do but I tend to use carbide inserts intended for aluminium which don't tear and wear better than HSS

As for the hole, something like a 10mm lip & spur bit to remove most of the waste and then finish off with a 12mm TCT router bit
23 December 2021 at 20:46 #576454
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Thx Jason.
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