Hehe. Turds. You guys crack me up.
Been working 10 hr days, 7 days a week. Haven't been on as much as i'd like, but that's totally off topic. Anyway, For the past few years I've been learning about the different grades of metal at work. I had no idea there were that many grades of one type. A lot of the old timers have tools made of steel which are 20+ years old. The new kids come in, see the oil and surface rust on the steel, and decide to make their tools out of stainless. The best grade of stainless cannot compare to the durability of a good chunk of steel, (let me know if anyone disagrees) and soon realize that the shiny object doesn't always win. Now, (wait a minute, what the heck is my point anyway?) I guess what I was trying to say was exactly what Mr. Tooly said, make sure you're starting out with something decent so you don't waste your time.
Jinglesanator wrote:good idea! Would grinding the handle flatter work?
Like ratyoke said, it might look like crap, but that all depends on your skillz. Also, if you have access to a belt sander (with a decent grit), you might want to try that. In our shop, we use a belt sander to rough out high speed steel tool bits, and the grinder to fine tune rake and clearance angles. Believe it or not, a good belt sander will remove more metal quicker than a grinder. (don't forget to keep it cool!)
Well, that probably didn't help, but happy Friday!
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