Advice on metal lathe tool bits pls

[brightspark]

i only use tip tools on hard materials its hobby use not 24/7 production for profit

 

[RichardM]

i only use tip tools on hard materials its hobby use not 24/7 production for profit

Same with me, to be honest I'm reverting a lot more to HSS quick touch up of the tip with grinder / belt sander / diamond file and it's good to go.

 

[smashweld]

i sharpen them on the disk sander

Does anyone use an angle grinder to shape/sharpen hss tool bits
ive seen angle grinder used for sharpening drill bits and tungsten’s so don’t see why not

 

[Misterg]

Does anyone use an angle grinder to shape/sharpen hss tool bits
ive seen angle grinder used for sharpening drill bits and tungsten’s so don’t see why not

I use an angle grinder to remove the bulk, then sharpen on a belt sander (one of those Aldi ones) - the tilting table makes it easier for me to hold consistent angles.

If it's for something 'special', I'll hone the edge with a little diamond pad.

If it's just for general turning, I use inserts - no hassle