08-23-2013, 07:54 AM
(07-27-2013, 08:19 AM)PixMan Wrote: I'm usually well versed in carbide insert tooling, but your photo of your boring bar has me confused. Your photo shows an insert clamped with no shim/chipbreaker on top. There does appear to be something strange under the insert though, and the insert seems a bit small on the I.C. size for that pocket. What am I getting wrong here?
I didn't notice the "strange thing" under the tip but knowing that this brand regularly use replaceable tip socket seats(shims), I assumed that the "strange thing" was something popped in there to simulate the correct tip height in lieu of a shim, The seats/shims are very hard and protect the tool very well, probably why I'm still using the same holder twenty three years later, having said that I haven't seen it since January,
I haven't thought too much about it being lost, What? It's not lost... I just haven't seen it lately, as I have been somewhat incapacitated, all of a sudden I am very worried... where is it??? My precious... My Precious...
My precious will turn up (Pardon the pun) sooner or later... Won't it? C'mon guys i need some reassurance here...
I think I need my Blanky and some warm cocoa...
Regards
Rick
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