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I have a few questions on a r 8 adapter for my mill. I own a Hougen Mag drill and have a fairly large assortment of bits to go with it and would like to use them on the mill. I have been looking in various places and have found that an R 8 to a 3/4" Weldon shank adapter is fairly expensive. Depending what brand and where you buy it will run from about $60.00 to about $135.00. Some of them you can still use the center pin and others you can't but with a DRO, that shouldn't make to much difference.
My other thought is an R 8 to 3/4" end mill holder. Most of these that I have looked ar only have one set screw for the bit shank but my mag drill only uses one set screw also. I don't know the standard depth on a end mill holder because at this point I don't have any. I thought of you were able to set the Weldon shank up to its shoulder you may be able to drill and tap a new set screw to accommodate the flat on the shank. Also the price on a end mill holder is a heck of a lot cheaper.
Maybe some of you have run into this situation and can suggest what may be the best way to go.
Thanks, Bill
My other thought is an R 8 to 3/4" end mill holder. Most of these that I have looked ar only have one set screw for the bit shank but my mag drill only uses one set screw also. I don't know the standard depth on a end mill holder because at this point I don't have any. I thought of you were able to set the Weldon shank up to its shoulder you may be able to drill and tap a new set screw to accommodate the flat on the shank. Also the price on a end mill holder is a heck of a lot cheaper.
Maybe some of you have run into this situation and can suggest what may be the best way to go.
Thanks, Bill