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Cutting dovetails, how hard can it be...
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<blockquote data-quote="SidecarFlip" data-source="post: 632934" data-attributes="member: 39764"><p>Lets see, 8 hours and chatter from worn (probably loose gibs and worn ball screws), would be more expeditious to buy an Aloris tool post, preferrably wedge lock over piston because the repeatability of a wedge lock is far superior to a piston in all aspects.</p><p> </p><p>Your 'D' toolholders are Dorian Tool. Everything is interchangeable wedge or piston in toolholders. I run Aloris wedge locks exclusively with generic (Phase 3 toolholders). The accuracy and repeatability is in the block itself, not in the toolholder.</p><p> </p><p>We too have a shaper. It's the only machine for cutting dovetails and negative relief on die's. Other than that, it's a large paperweight.</p><p> </p><p>Of course Gary, you were using someone else's machinery, time and electricity. That's why shops loose money. You can make anything but you need to look at the end game and the cost. Business operates for a profit, not a hobby.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SidecarFlip, post: 632934, member: 39764"] Lets see, 8 hours and chatter from worn (probably loose gibs and worn ball screws), would be more expeditious to buy an Aloris tool post, preferrably wedge lock over piston because the repeatability of a wedge lock is far superior to a piston in all aspects. Your 'D' toolholders are Dorian Tool. Everything is interchangeable wedge or piston in toolholders. I run Aloris wedge locks exclusively with generic (Phase 3 toolholders). The accuracy and repeatability is in the block itself, not in the toolholder. We too have a shaper. It's the only machine for cutting dovetails and negative relief on die's. Other than that, it's a large paperweight. Of course Gary, you were using someone else's machinery, time and electricity. That's why shops loose money. You can make anything but you need to look at the end game and the cost. Business operates for a profit, not a hobby.:) [/QUOTE]
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