Do You Really Need That Expensive Tooling?

When running a machine shop, you’ll get a lot of pressure to use the most premium, expensive tooling out there. When is it necessary to make the investment in your consumables, and when is it best to get by with a more budget friendly option? On this episode of Practical Machinist’s MACHINE SHOP TALK, Ian Sandusky from Lakewood Machine is back to tackle this question and more, giving his own experiences on the matter and how he handles this debate in his own shop. How do YOU choose when it’s time to break out the big bucks for tooling? Let us know in the comments below!