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Old 04-01-2014, 07:13 PM   #1
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Default Cutter tool for Drum Doktor

I have a Drum Doktor and the cutters that came with it are for cast iron drums. What cutter do I need for steel drums and where can I get them? I know one is not supposed to cut the steel drums but I only want to clean them up a little.
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Old 04-01-2014, 09:45 PM   #2
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Supergnat, Carbide does not work well on steel drums Purchase a couple of high speed steel blank toolbits and grind them to shape of a standard lathe bit. Break the edge of the point on the tool with a radius. Will usually turn the material out in a continuous ribbon, but depends on your depth of cut. Also you can grind steel drums.
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Old 04-04-2014, 09:09 AM   #3
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What does it look like ? Is it the same as other brand machines ??
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Old 04-15-2014, 04:51 PM   #4
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Did you find the cutters you need ?
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Old 04-15-2014, 05:06 PM   #5
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No, I don't know where to get them. I am nervous about trying to make my own. If I do the cut slowly can I use the carbide bits I have?
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McMaster-Carr has preground hss cutters http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-la...l-bits/=rjwfox

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