When I began turning 2 years ago, I started with EasyWood Carbide Cutters, and loved them. SInce then I have started using more traditional HSS tools, but for quickies here and there, the carbides are still great to use. However, my one gripe is the little hex headed screws that hold the cutters in place. I tried to replace one yesterday, and the screw just would not come out.
I cleaned the head, and tried the little allen wrench they give for replacing the screws, and it would not unloosen. The wrench actually twisted and snapped. I tried another wrench, and the head completely stripped.
So I'm looking for 2 things...
1. How do I drill out these screws (I have never, ever had to do this, and have no idea)
2. Can somebody recommend better screws for these things, ones that don't strip the head so easily?
TIA!
I cleaned the head, and tried the little allen wrench they give for replacing the screws, and it would not unloosen. The wrench actually twisted and snapped. I tried another wrench, and the head completely stripped.
So I'm looking for 2 things...
1. How do I drill out these screws (I have never, ever had to do this, and have no idea)
2. Can somebody recommend better screws for these things, ones that don't strip the head so easily?
TIA!