Lathe cutting tools demystified

[nicksilva]

here is an excellent video that demystifies the lathe tool designations. Now you can look at that MSC catalog page with confidence. this will be added to the wiki.

lathe cutting tool designations

[TBJK]

More on this as far as the inserts go.
http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-insert-d.htm