MarineNYC Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I found a bunch of these in my garage. The guy that owns the house before I moved in left them here. I have probably about 30 different ones. Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicklez Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 tooling for a lathe. Look homemade which is not uncommon but pretty much worthless to anyone but a machinist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yeah, not a lot of monetary value there. It's common to grind bits for special jobs. Cutting snap ring grooves, threads, etc. If you have any that look like they have a small piece of metal brazed on the end, those are carbide bits. They have a little more value. Carbide bits cut better and stay sharp longer, but it takes special wheels to sharpen them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarineNYC Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Ok. If i have carbide bits are they worth anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarineNYC Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Can anyone use these? JD?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle101roppe Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 they are pritty pricey those as not home made i think there just older ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunesovertrails Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) they are pritty pricey those as not home made i think there just older ones They kinda look like a well made prison shank. http://cdn2.damnfunnypictures.com/prison_shanks_01.jpg Edited August 30, 2012 by dunesovertrails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcardracing Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I prefer the cobalt tool steel bits for aluminum work vs carbide, you can achieve a much better finish. I use them all the time for my lathe and mill. The two you posted pictures of are tool stock that has been ground by the user. Not sure what the value would be unless I could see all of what you have, trying to sell them? -Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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