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Shear grinding Lathe tools
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<blockquote data-quote="shortgrass" data-source="post: 1470537" data-attributes="member: 24284"><p>I don't think you're going to duplicate the finish that you find on the outside of custom barrel blanks by just turning, no matter what tool you use. Why? Because after[ATTACH=full]103444[/ATTACH] the blank is turn by the barrel maker it is mounted on a barrel spinner and sanded using a 2" wide belt sander away from any of the machine tools. They start at 60-80 grit and finish up with the grit belt (usually 240-320) that suits their fancy. It is another step after rough turning, done away from the machine tools.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shortgrass, post: 1470537, member: 24284"] I don't think you're going to duplicate the finish that you find on the outside of custom barrel blanks by just turning, no matter what tool you use. Why? Because after[ATTACH=full]103444[/ATTACH] the blank is turn by the barrel maker it is mounted on a barrel spinner and sanded using a 2" wide belt sander away from any of the machine tools. They start at 60-80 grit and finish up with the grit belt (usually 240-320) that suits their fancy. It is another step after rough turning, done away from the machine tools. [/QUOTE]
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