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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #60 on: June 05, 2020, 03:25:00 AM
Funny thing is, I had just put in an order for parts for my lathe from littlemachineshop. They just got back in stock the live center I want, but I’m waiting for those cutters to come in stock before I place another order :)

In the meantime I did buy a 10 pack of carbide cutters off the bay of e, just because they’re cheap.

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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #61 on: June 06, 2020, 01:48:59 AM
Quote from: ChopperCharles on June 05, 2020, 03:25:00 AM
Funny thing is, I had just put in an order for parts for my lathe from littlemachineshop. They just got back in stock the live center I want, but I’m waiting for those cutters to come in stock before I place another order :)

In the meantime I did buy a 10 pack of carbide cutters off the bay of e, just because they’re cheap.

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Chopper, you mind PMing me the listing you used?
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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #62 on: June 06, 2020, 06:33:28 AM
Lemme get them in and see if they fit first, and if they do then I'll post the info.

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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #63 on: June 07, 2020, 03:02:50 PM
Quote from: gafftapegreenia on May 28, 2020, 11:24:41 PM
Definitely an improvement, much better performance in stranded wire. Still not as good as the cutters in my Rebar but at least I’m not afraid to use them now.

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So, there's a chance I'll get a CenterDrive after all... :think: :tu:
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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #64 on: June 08, 2020, 03:16:41 PM
Everything else about the CD is great. Especially if you swap in an MP600 saw blade holder instead of the goofy serrated blade and ineffective "awl" with no cutting surface. (It's just a punch, suitable for leather and nothing more. It can't ream out a hole and you can't sew with it)

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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #65 on: June 09, 2020, 09:30:23 PM
So far, I've found these carbide inserts, which are significantly thicker and more robust than the stock inserts:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/180670416846

They're still carbide, but being thicker means they're less likely to shatter. I did cut some hard wire with them, and had no chipping. They *feel* beefier and more robust, they're far heavier than the stock cutters as well. Not sure what any of the acronyms mean, but they fit and worked in my Center Drive. I cut coat hanger wire and thin stranded wire with no problems.

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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #66 on: July 11, 2020, 12:09:46 AM
The littlemachineshop has the HSS cutters in stock again. They work great!
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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #67 on: July 11, 2020, 01:50:02 AM
Quote from: BobG on July 11, 2020, 12:09:46 AM
The littlemachineshop has the HSS cutters in stock again. They work great!
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I used the HSS inserts to snip some old telephone house wire today. Worked great!


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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #68 on: August 12, 2021, 03:12:21 AM
Old thread but I'm glad I found it! Shattered my CenterDrive cutters today trying to cut a coat hanger.  First job of the day too! :facepalm:  I just ordered replacement set from LittleMachineShop.  I'm hoping they hold up a bit better.  I'm feeling good about based off of some posts in this thread. Thanks fellas! :hatsoff:

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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #69 on: August 13, 2021, 10:59:29 PM
I think you will be very happy with those. I have some on a MP600 and they laugh about coat hangers  :D
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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #70 on: August 17, 2021, 07:22:11 AM
Quote from: gafftapegreenia on July 11, 2020, 01:50:02 AM
I used the HSS inserts to snip some old telephone house wire today. Worked great!


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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #71 on: August 17, 2021, 07:19:57 PM
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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #72 on: August 17, 2021, 09:36:51 PM
Quote from: SirVicaLot on August 17, 2021, 07:19:57 PM
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,84840.msg2157114.html#msg2157114

Here you go  :cheers:
Thanks. I just got a centerdrive cheap and I have a few other gerbers as well. Since I have my own lathe and mill I may just make some out of 1080 or the like.
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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #73 on: August 17, 2021, 09:45:14 PM
Quote from: tattoosteve99 on August 17, 2021, 09:36:51 PM
Thanks. I just got a centerdrive cheap and I have a few other gerbers as well. Since I have my own lathe and mill I may just make some out of 1080 or the like.

Sounds interesting! You gotta show us what you make!  :pok:  :tu:
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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #74 on: August 18, 2021, 03:27:28 AM
Ugh my replacement cutteR came in the mail yesterday.  It seems somehow I managed to only order one  :facepalm:

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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #75 on: August 18, 2021, 05:26:47 PM
Quote from: SirVicaLot on August 17, 2021, 09:45:14 PM
Sounds interesting! You gotta show us what you make!  :pok:  :tu:
Add it to the list. That list is ever growing as we lol
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Re: alternatives to carbide cutters
Reply #76 on: August 19, 2021, 10:00:45 PM
Ordered my cutters from littlemachineshop.com...hopefully they make it in soon!

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