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Re: HomeBrew CNC machine - stainless - dies

2003-10-07 by Dave Mucha

> maybe run a die over it... (dave how do you adjust a die to "clean
only not
> cut" - the dies here are not adjustable... without diamond file ;-
).)


> He is probably using a lathe die. The type that are round and fit
in a
> bar-holder aren't adjustable.


I use both rond and hex dies in an ordinary (round or hex) handle,
and use both non-adjustable and adjustable. Many of my dies have a
screw adjustment. dies are very common in both adjustable and non
adjustable. same supplier, just a little more money.

These would NOT be the real cheap ones you get on sale for one dollar.

http://www.eisonindustrial.com/dies.htm
http://www.widell.com/art.htm (big picture-slow)

Dave

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