07-25-2013, 09:24 PM
Nice stuff Ed!
One thing I would do if I were you regarding the boring head and it's R8 adapter would be to find a way to lock it on there. At a minimum, use some Loctite or other thread locking fluid. If possible, perhaps use a Dutchman screw or pin to fasten them together. The reason is that you may need to run it in reverse or accidentally turn on the spindle in reverse and unscrew it. If they are firmly locked together, you can actually use it running in either direction and that can be very useful for back boring or sticking a boring bar out sideways.
I don't know if my dad had ever fastened the boring head I bought him, but now that I'm thinking of it I believe I'll check next time I'm over at the shop.
One thing I would do if I were you regarding the boring head and it's R8 adapter would be to find a way to lock it on there. At a minimum, use some Loctite or other thread locking fluid. If possible, perhaps use a Dutchman screw or pin to fasten them together. The reason is that you may need to run it in reverse or accidentally turn on the spindle in reverse and unscrew it. If they are firmly locked together, you can actually use it running in either direction and that can be very useful for back boring or sticking a boring bar out sideways.
I don't know if my dad had ever fastened the boring head I bought him, but now that I'm thinking of it I believe I'll check next time I'm over at the shop.