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If the bits that Steve sells (or sold) are Dimitri's bits, I have several and use them almost exclusively and have been for two or three years now. I think they perform better than any of the other spoon bits I've tried and I have several from different folks. S&D bits are still the best but no...

scotties22 wrote:

Dimitris wrote:The photo was taken a long time ago and it's actually from my tools. I've stopped selling my tools to other distributors two years ago.

That may be the case, but Steve still has some in stock or they wouldn't be listed on his website.

yeah sure...

The photo was taken a long time ago and it's actually from my tools. I've stopped selling my tools to other distributors two years ago.

Hi, my tools are only available at http://www.spoon-bits.com.

Hi Guys, my tools, the original Grecian, are only available at http://www.spoon-bits.com.

-Dimitris

caskwith wrote:Thank you for the response. What type of tool steel are you using?

It's a hard steel as is (18 Rockwell C- hardness). I don't think you'll have any problems. How many pipes per year can somebody make?

If we harden it, can go above 60Rc. You can cut metal with that. Do you really need it?

caskwith wrote:

Dimitris wrote:

caskwith wrote:Thank you for the response. What type of tool steel are you using?

I can't reveal too much, but why you ask?

If I knew the alloy I could harden it myself

I don't recommend it. To be honest with you I can't do it either. I will send it to a specialist, if you order one of those.

caskwith wrote:Thank you for the response. What type of tool steel are you using?

I can't reveal too much, but why you ask?

Are these bits hardened? Sorry for the late response. Yes, It can be done, but it will take some time (7-10 days extra) plus 20 Euros. Plus: It will last longer. Minus: if you drop it you lost it. Tool holding. You will need a collet holder, it's a bit dangerous. Extremely difficult if not impossib...

Oakbear wrote:I've ordered one of the round tip ones. Will report back.

Thank you Oakbear!

I can see the advantage of having the extra angle on your spherical bits compared to others that have been made throughout the years. However on the parabolic/tapered nose ones, the area that is angled on the face is much smaller and I am guessing the advantage is not there versus the other spoon b...

Hi Guys and thank you for your interest and the invitation. Please excuse my English Just the basics - Basic cutting principle - A knife-shaped tool, harder than the material that has to be cut moves to the opposite direction of the cutting material. Basic cutting tool geometry and materials - Neutr...