In a message dated 2008/07/20, paleoartifact@......... writes:

> Almost all newer manufactured inserts have various coatings thereon....one 
> is kind of forced to hunt for older "surplus" uncoated inserts.
>  
> The prices of new inserts usually is > $10.00 up, each.  Older (> 20 years) 
> uncoated inserts can be ~ > $2-3 or so each. 

Hi Meredith,

       I can still buy the small 0.3" a side uncoated triangular inserts new 
for less than $10 from a reputable industrial supplier.

>  Early (~ > 1970's era ) uncoated type carbide inserts aren't listed in the 
> newer offerings amongst the current web suppliers it seems.

       There are also several other sources of carbide flats. You can also 
use the tool steel square section bars used for lathes.

       Regards,

       Chris Chapman   
In a me=
ssage dated 2008/07/20, paleoartifact@......... writes:



Almost all newer manufactured i=
nserts have various coatings thereon....one is kind of forced to hunt for ol=
der "surplus" uncoated inserts.

 

The prices of new inserts usually is > $10.00 up, each.  Older (>=
 20 years) uncoated inserts can be ~ > $2-3 or so each. 



Hi Meredith,



       I can still buy the small 0.3" a side u=
ncoated triangular inserts new for less than $10 from a reputable industrial=
 supplier.



 Early (~ > 1970's era ) unc=
oated type carbide inserts aren't listed in the newer offerings amongst the=20=
current web suppliers it seems.




       There are also several other sources of=
 carbide flats. You can also use the tool steel square section bars used for=
 lathes.



       Regards,



       Chris Chapman