@@EngineersWorkshop I will be interested to see if it does make a difference. I think it likely that the extra distance that the cutter is from the spindle will tend to counter act the effect that the extra mass provides. As a side comment, the joint between the shank and the main body of the Bridgeport boring head is a fine thread and is probably the weakest point of the boring head. I agree with your opinion that they are a nice head to use but in my opinion, not a good head to use for heavy or interrupted cuts.
@garychaplin9861 Interesting. When i look close i see where there might be a parting line at about a 7/8" diameter. My shank is turned down to 3/4" past it. Long term i'd like to make a shank sleeve held on by a cap screw that increases the size to 1-1/4" or so. Won't be able to use it in the 2D then, but my Rosenfors mill has 50 taper holders for bigger stuff.
Quotes, eh? We're working on getting walls enclosed... time and money my friend. The filth keeps coming until we're finished. The clutter, however, is on me.
Nice work. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum last week 😎
Thank you, this got me a lot of views! Is it OK to post Pt II, I'll be releasing tomorrow?
Projects breed projects!
Tell me bro', hope all is well with you!
Nice work sir. Good machinery. Good video
Thank you for your interest!
I like the music. I listen to a You Tube called harp blues in my shop. Nuce job on the boring head. Nice looking K&T
@@terrycannon570 Always looking for good music. Copyrights are the issue, gotta stick with the free stuff.
Looking forward to seeing this making chips.
Me too, hoping for good results.
Wouldn't you maintain your reference by just being sure you keep the same flat against the stationary jaw of the vice when its flipped over?
Yes, but i solved this by milling the flats until they were tangent to my indicating boss on top side. I'll show this in the next video.
Why did you not just mount a boring bar in the horizontal position of the boring head, that's what it's there for.
The extra mass is supposed to improve finish. I need every advantage, the weld cleanup is an interrupted cut.
@@EngineersWorkshop I will be interested to see if it does make a difference. I think it likely that the extra distance that the cutter is from the spindle will tend to counter act the effect that the extra mass provides. As a side comment, the joint between the shank and the main body of the Bridgeport boring head is a fine thread and is probably the weakest point of the boring head. I agree with your opinion that they are a nice head to use but in my opinion, not a good head to use for heavy or interrupted cuts.
@garychaplin9861 Interesting. When i look close i see where there might be a parting line at about a 7/8" diameter. My shank is turned down to 3/4" past it. Long term i'd like to make a shank sleeve held on by a cap screw that increases the size to 1-1/4" or so. Won't be able to use it in the 2D then, but my Rosenfors mill has 50 taper holders for bigger stuff.
Please tidy up that "workshop"!
Quotes, eh? We're working on getting walls enclosed... time and money my friend. The filth keeps coming until we're finished. The clutter, however, is on me.