Small lathe improvements: Tool grinder

3D printed tool grinder for mini lathe.

This is an older work that I did not even want to publish, but I received a request on this topic. So I make my suggestion available, but it ended up about halfway there :-).

It's just a test... plastic 3D printed version is not ideal for this tool (only for fine regrinding, higher heating = melting of the holder)!

This grinder contains a holder for grinding small lathe turning tools (visible on photos) and a holder for grinding drills.

This holder is compatible with my older Proxxon to lathe mounts: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1865707

Print Settings

Printer:

Molestock

Rafts: 

No

Supports:

Yes

Resolution: 

layer 0.2mm (nozzle 0,4 mm)

Infill:

80% cellular octagonal

Filament:

Filament PM PLA 

silver

Notes:

For testing printed from metallic "silver" PLA with 80% cellular octagonal infill (supports are necessary on some models). For work I recommend to print from Nylon or ASA.

Category: Tool Holders & Boxes

(Originally published on Thingiverse.com - May 30, 2020)