Where to get carbide porting bits?

[Zeppelin]

Hey guys,

Looking to get some carbide porting bits so I can do some porting work. Are there any shops in Denver that sell them?

[Jason]

I've seen them at Tool Zone at 104th and Huron.

[Jason]

Here's their website.

I don't see a listing here however.

http://www.toolzoneonline.com/index.html

[Zeppelin]

I found them listed on the website:

http://www.toolweb.com/toolzoneonline/store.cfm?catID=26656&subcatID=44059&do=itemslist&expadd=1&cfid=3612766&cftoken=74879398

Thanks for the help, I'll get a few from them! :D

[Toybreaker]

Please pick up some safety glasses while you're there.

Carbides are designed for the material you intend to be working with.

The ones for aluminum are fairly aggressive, and will clog with metal fairly quickly. You can use beeswax/candlewax etc. to minimize this. They will tend to wear out quickly/chatter when used on other materials.

They have a speed range that they cut the best/wear the least.

Again, wear eye protection, especially if you're using generical carbides. They can and do fracture, and the results are a suprising amount of shrapnel...

Have fun!!!

I've been able to convince myself (;) ) that I've made a major improvement every time I've played with the bits and pieces, making them fit/flow better :rolleyes:, but I've also learned that the least metal removed is usually the best.

Please make sure you clean all the chips/dust from your parts before installing them.

You will also create a lot of metal shavings, so a little forethought put into your work area will save a lot of clean up later. It goes without saying that if you're working iron, the shavings will wreak havoc on anything electrical/magnetic in range...so please take that into account before you fire up the grinder.

Again, have fun and be safe. :cool:

[fivetodrive]

Hey Zepplin any chance I can try some of those bits? It sounds like you are trying to catch up with my 280 at the wheels...

[Zeppelin]

Hey Zepplin any chance I can try some of those bits? It sounds like you are trying to catch up with my 280 at the wheels...

Sure, come on over and grab one.. Once I get my E16g in the mail we'll see about that 280whp. :D

[TheJackal]

My old matco guy had them on his truck. I could give you his number if you would like. They were $25 a piece.

[Mirage]

www.grainger.com

They will have every type that you'll ever need.

There's one here in Aurora and one up in Fort Collins.

Marcus

[Hemicolt]

www.grainger.com

They will have every type that you'll ever need.

There's one here in Aurora and one up in Fort Collins.

Marcus


There's also one in parker arapahoe and jordan and in denver i-70 and pecos....

Davis

[TheJackal]

Also also theres a satellite store off i70 and ward.

[renovatio]

If you are porting/cuting aluminium try using a bit that is not revearse cut
they are very aggressive but they don't clog. Granger has them get a flame or rounded cone shape the ones with striat edges are painfull to use. while you're there pick up some sanding drums and flapper wheels to so you can do some polshing. Enjoy the metal shavings.:p

[Ghettodsm]

probably a dumb question but have you checked the obvious yet, sears, lowes etc.

[Ghettodsm]

oh yah try tool king! I used to work at the one off of 6th. I'm pretty sure they have them!;)