Men in Blue: Grinding Lathe Tools
Apr 06, 2011· The real advantage to grinding your own tools is not cost savings, but having the ability to make a tool for whatever purpose you may run across in your work. For example, I have made some very small boring tools from 3/16" tool blanks which are quite handy for boring out a small hole, say .373 in diameter, to pressfit a 3/8" shaft.