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I have a project coming up where I need to bore ~2 1/2" deep into a ~1 3/4" hole. Just taking a few thousands off and not a critical application.
I am planning on using my Enco boring/facing head on my RF30 mill.
I've already found out I "need" a coaxial indicator to quickly position the workpiece but I'm trying to decide what boring bar I should use. I could get one of the cheap carbide tipped sets but for just a few ($40) dollars more I can get an indexable set from the usual suspects. I figure this is a better bet since I don't have carbide grinding capability and being able to replace inserts is probably a good thing.
Here's what I'm thinking of:
Any thoughts on this one or suggestions for better/less expensive tools? I see I can buy an individual USA made tool off eBay but not sure it'll be enough better for me to notice.
John
I am planning on using my Enco boring/facing head on my RF30 mill.
I've already found out I "need" a coaxial indicator to quickly position the workpiece but I'm trying to decide what boring bar I should use. I could get one of the cheap carbide tipped sets but for just a few ($40) dollars more I can get an indexable set from the usual suspects. I figure this is a better bet since I don't have carbide grinding capability and being able to replace inserts is probably a good thing.
Here's what I'm thinking of:
Any thoughts on this one or suggestions for better/less expensive tools? I see I can buy an individual USA made tool off eBay but not sure it'll be enough better for me to notice.
1/2" SHANK INDEXABLE BORING BAR-APT-MADE IN THE U.S.A. | eBay
1/2" SHANK INDEXABLE BORING BAR. 2-1/18 BORING DEPTH----3-5/8 0/A LENGTH. APPROVED PERFORMANCE TOOLING---MADE ING THE U.S.A.
www.ebay.com
John