Holdridge Radii Cutter

[joelsdiener]

Hey all, i've got two Holdridge Radii Cutters, one is a 3-D and the other is an 8-D. I'm looking for replacement tool bit for them, and i'm wondering if anyone has used square shank bits in these Radii cutters? If not, where can I find replacement bit? Thanks!

 

[Hank11]

I think you have to make them. The 3D is no good for anything. I will take it off your hands if you pay shipping.

 

[joelsdiener]

I think you have to make them. The 3D is no good for anything. I will take it off your hands if you pay shipping.

hahaha i'll ship for free if you pay me $1500 lol!

 

[darkzero]

Holy ****, $1500! Well no surprise, these things have always gone for good money.... years ago, can't imagine the prices now! I thought I would never own one but I scored a 3S for $200 in excellent shape. I didn't even bother to try & haggle. But it was upstate, luckily I lil brother lived there at the time, the stars align & I was able to have it buy it for me.

Mine came with some bits but I wanted replacements. Originals from Holdridge are expensive & their indexable cutters are even more stupid expensive.

I purchased some indexables from Mesa Tool. I haven't got around to shortening the other two.

 

[joelsdiener]

Hahaha I only paid $600 for it actually, but that is a great idea to go to Mesa tools! I've been looking around for round shaft indexable bit, they are just what I'm looking for. Thanks for letting me know about these!

 

[WAS Jr]

Well, gentlemen, I can finally gloat over my Holdridge 3D, it was on EBay with seller with bad reviews but i got it for $300, which I was happy to pay. I contacted him before bidding, Eprey had cancelled the sale and refunded the buyers (for this actual item) money because of no contact or shipping. I contacted the seller and he was honest, no stories, old guy who said he got sick, was winter, stuck in house and after a while forgot. I took a chance and got it. It was cheap because it was advertised a Ralmike radius cutter, but was a Holdridge and nobody realized It.

I was looking hard at Mesa Tools cutters too, same insert and holder, and by coincidence saw DarkZeros postings. I cut mine down and used them to make a couple of balls to teach myself how to use the cutter, I can tell you they worked wonderfully on 12L14. (I know, it cuts sweet.)
Good luck with yours, both of you, Yes the Holdridge is a delight to use.
bill s

 

[joelsdiener]

Awesome! Thank you very much for your reply this is a huge help. I just ordered two of those indexable profile tools from Mesa tools, and I can't wait to try them out!