Posted by BillS on September 12, 2008 at 18:06:32:
In Reply to: Re: helical posted by Mike on September 11, 2008 at 22:40:01:
Yes. The gear lead is multiplied by 2 for a double start hob cutter, which will divide the lead gear set ratio by 2.
Ah, that's what .005 thin means - Thanks. Should be able to go some deeper, if it's not a topping hob.