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Comments on the tapered endmills got me wondering about my cheap set of insert holders so I took a look at them yesterday. The sidewalls ARE tapered but on one of them the taper doesn't go all the way to the bottom of the pocket, so the insert doesn't sit flat on the bottom. A true case of getting what you pay for.
I tried using one of my small files to clean it up but quickly discovered that the holders are hardened. I have a diamond file but unfortunately it has a square profile so I can't get to the bottom of the taper. I'll have to see if I can find something on ebay or Amazon that will work, like a small triangular diamond file.
Anyway, it often is educational (and useful) to me to follow these discussions. Thanks!
I tried using one of my small files to clean it up but quickly discovered that the holders are hardened. I have a diamond file but unfortunately it has a square profile so I can't get to the bottom of the taper. I'll have to see if I can find something on ebay or Amazon that will work, like a small triangular diamond file.
Anyway, it often is educational (and useful) to me to follow these discussions. Thanks!