[modeleng] Re: Question

Yes Peter, that can be done. Way back in my days at the spring factory we
used to make all the cut off tools for the machines that way. Best approach
is to 'tin' both pieces with silver solder, as thin as possible, put em
together and heat while applying some pressure - works a treat.

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From: <peter.chadwick@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 8:24 PM
Subject: [modeleng] Question


> I need to cut some internal threads. Too big a diameter for a tap, of
> course. Now the textbooks show nice tools with a cutting tip at right
> angles to the shank, which I naturally don't have. The question is this:
> Can I take the odd bits of HSS steel in stock from broken taps, end mills
> etc, braze onto mild steel shank, and grind up, without the HSS losing its
> qualities?
>
> Admittedly, there's only 2 threads to cut, in brass, so the tool doesn't
> need to be that great in terms of wearing qualities. But have any of you
> experience in brazing HSS?
>
> Peter Chadwick
> Swindon
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