Pointing Tools With Carbide "V" Back Rests

Support Work Ahead of the Cutting Tools

Pointing Tools are used for pointing or facing the outer end of a piece that requires support. In

some cases they are used to turn a short length on the end of the work. Their blades cut

tangentially and are set in the body and adjusted like box tool blades. A set screw is provided for

clamping a center drill or drill in the shank.

The "V" back rest is important, especially when pointing long slender pieces, as it prevents

runout and makes possible pointing that will be concentric to the turned diameter. The back rest

is set to precede the blade and is adaptable to work of any diameter within the capacity of the

tool.

Back rests on Tool 175-300 are carbide, having an indefinitely long-wear life. Supplied with one

hardened blade and one set of back rests.

Pointing Tool 175-400 uses a work support bushing to support the work in place of a "V" back rest.