Quote Originally Posted by winkys workshop View Post
This is the second version of my spring cut-off tool. This design moves the point of flex toward the point of cut which makes the tool retract more under load. The concept is fairly easy to understand (see part one) but the amount of flex and where it flexes is a bit of a guess. I've used the tool at various speeds, feeds and diameters and it seems to be fairly forgiving. I like it!
I think version 2 is less rigid than version 1 because it is not welded. Even though there is an interference fit, the slot is very shallow and just the screws can't prevent flexure.