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[One_Track_Mind]

Hudy comm lathe?

I recently bought a brand spanking new Hudy comm lathe, just yesterday I removed the shrink wrap packing and realized there was no cutter?

Is this the way they come?

Would there be a better alternative then the $167.00 diamond cutter from Hudy, OR is this the best option?

Still learning...

Thank you,

Brian

[Jerry Ward]

Brian,

You can buy a diamond bit on eBay for $50.00.

Jerry

[One_Track_Mind]

Hi Jerry,

Is this the one?

Hudy bit

[Jerry Ward]

Brian,

Yes, just bought one. Works great, too. Go for it...

Jerry

[Ralph Thorne]

Brian,

The diamond bit is the only way to go.

[Victor Poulin]

After reading the description, I doesn't say if it will also fit the Hudy.

[Jerry Ward]

Victor -

It works in the Hudy. Got one in mine and it works fine.

Thanks,

Jerry

[One_Track_Mind]

Hi Victor,

Yeah, I noticed this also... but it does have the name Hudy in item description.

Just got word from an inside source also that says the company that makes these diamond bits is located in the next city over from where I live. Waiting to hear back from that person on the exact name of the company, and was told it would probably be even cheaper then this one listed on eBay!

What gets me is when you look in the Hudy book it doesn't say in there that it doesn't come with a bit!

[mazur50]

That diamond will work fine but will not cut capped comms.

I would get the one for capped coms; that way if you ever start to race Euro or opens you're set and the resale will be higher.

Or you can buy my Hudy diamond bit because I need one for capped comms.

[Michael Rigsby]

Brian,

The bit that you show the link for in your post will NOT work in a Hudy comm lathe.

The Hudy takes an AL-4 bit, or a bit that cuts from right to left. The bit in the link that you put up is an AR-4 bit, that cuts from left to right. That particular vendor does carry the AL-4 diamond bits for the Hudy, as I brought one from him earlier this year. You might just have to email him and see if he has them in stock, usually he has both types on hand.

You can also get a very, very nice quality diamond bit for the Hudy from McMaster-Carr supply. Just go to McMaster-Carr's website and do a search for AL-4 diamond bit. It's a little more than what this guy on eBay sells for, but its still half the price of the Hudy bit and much better quality. I'll never buy another Hudy bit; they are way overpriced.

But again, you are looking for an AL-4 bit to work in a Hudy lathe.

Michael Rigsby

[Bill from NH]

I think you're talking about Carter Diamond Tool Corp in Willoughby, OH. Their website now indicates they went out of business in Oct 2009 and their assets were bought by J&M Diamond Tool, Inc., in East Providence, RI.

[Mopar Rob]

You beat me to it. By the time I went through my stuff you had posted.

Click it

[Victor Poulin]

What gets me when you look in the Hudy book it doesn't say in there that it doesn't come with a bit!

Brian,

It depends where you get it. I use Scott at PCH and in his listing it does say that it doesn't come with bit. Kinda dumb to sell a lathe with no bit, don't you think? But then again, after seeing what they charge for a bit, I think I'd rather shop around... LOL.

Let me know how you make out as I'm in the market for a new bit as well, but I don't want to have to pimp out Jennie to get one.

Vic

[GearBear]

I'm looking at getting the diamond bit from J&M Diamond Tool.

They have the 60 degree (Style E) that will do capped comms as well as normal comms for a really good price.

[mazur50]

Carter Tool was bought by J&M Diamond Tools. That is where everyone get the capped com tools from. You can get it for about $75

[Michael Rigsby]

David Liebenthal at Proformance Racing also markets a capped comm diamond bit for Hudy lathes which you can see here. David also has the ability to re-lap the bit when you feel it needs it. The McMaster-Carr diamond lathe bit to fit the Hudy (part number#3316A42) can be found on this page.



Michael Rigsby

[Jerry Ward]

Brian- Still have the tube mine came in say's A MAIN Diamond Lathe Bit -PN 8004AL PMD Competition Products on the tube hope that helps Jerry

[One_Track_Mind]

Jerry,
Sure wished you would have told me this at 8:00o'clock yesterday morning,I went with the AR-4 and NOW the Mike has brought it to my attention that it won't work! Not sure IF the seller will exchange for the correct one or not? It's only an e-mail away,we'll see.

Thanks for all the help my Friends.

Still learning!

[Zippity]

Sure wished you would have told me this at 8:00o'clock yesterday morning,

What a pity that you didn't post before 8:00 yesterday

[Jerry Ward]

Sorry Brian looked for it and cound not find it . Them later on found it in a box of other stuff . I'm sure it will all work out for you . Jerry

[Victor Poulin]

I'm looking at getting the diamond bit from J&M Diamond Tool.

They have the 60 degree (Style E) that will do capped comms as well as normal comms for a really good price.

Gary, How do you know what one to get? They have a bunch of different one's to choose from. I just checked out the page, and the prices are very good.

Vic

[BrandonR]

I was wondering the same thing. What is the difference in PCD and CBN?

[MantaRay]

Until Gary Chimes in..........You can not go wrong with E4...........60 degree straight cut . 1/4" is what fits a Hudy

[Michael Rigsby]

PCD is Poly Crystalline Diamond, I don't know what DBN is

Michael Rigsby

[Zippity]

DMN - Da More Normal