SOME THOUGHTS ON CUTTER GRINDING

摘要

The enjoyment of our hobby is enhanced by having really sharp tools. Soon after I acquired a milling machine this aspect rapidly became apparent and the prospect of frequent visits to the nearest commercial tool grinding outfit was off-putting to say the least. That, and the innate desire of all model engineers for independence and self-sufficiency, prompted a decision to invest in a cutter grinder. The question of course then arose - make one or buy one? Fortunately the decision would not be constrained by workshop space so I opted for an industrial type machine on the basis of "what's good enough for them is good enough for me"!