You could have simply used the same set up for milling the top of the bar. I would personally use a 3/8 shank tool instead of 5/8. More beef on the bar.
Hello Tom. I've built a few boring bars and what I like to do for alignment is to have a flat milled on the side of the bar. I can then use a small machinist square with the base on top of the tool block and the beam on the flat of the boring bar. This clocks the bar to the same position each time. Most commercially made boring bars also have a flat milled on the side and I do the same with them as well. Ken
That's a Hoss Tom,,,Great build,,,great addition to your tool bend,,,Life sucks at times, 9 days of my footage on my build couldn't be retried of the Iphone,,,but life goes on and will see if my PC guy can work his magic (@@)!.
Nice one one . Good getting the r/h tool for o/d work . That milling machine made it easy . I turned a bit of material for a 2'' one ages ago , but have not had time to slot it yet ! 👍
Nice Tom, now you need to get the DA boring bar holder that takes the 2 1/2 inch bar. I scribed a line down the length of my boring bar and scribed a reference line on the end of the tool holder. Let’s you slide the bar in or out and as long as you line the mark on your tool holder to the line on the bar you will always maintain proper tool hight. Again, nice job on the boring bar Top. Gary
Welcome 🤗. This type of mill is sometimes referred to as a universal mill since it can do both vertical and horizontal milling. This particular one was made in Sweden.
@@hilltopmachineworks2131 thank you. I have a Bridgeport series 2 vertical and a Cincinnati No. 2 MI universal mill. I have just not seen one where the head slides back and down like that one. The head does travel in an ark when you adjust it to mill horizontal, doesn't it.
one could buy the 2inch Kennametal DE-Vibe bar with interchangeable tool holder heads. triangle insert, 80 degree diamond, even that funky 6 sided insert, for boring, then get the grooving/threading insert tool holder.. this bar is drilled for coolant flow thru bar and cutter head. a "tuning adjustment apparatus" will eliminate 90% of the harmonics and vibrations associated with hanging out of the holder. if you are in business it makes sense to use this Kennemetal tool, it will pay for itself in the long run. or you can go cheap and jury rig something that might work for a little bit.
FYI I will not be posting a video this coming Wednesday (October 5th 2022) since this video is in mid week of my posting schedule.
Tom --- That is one husky Boring Bar . There is no doubt that it will come in handy . Two thumbs up. Jim
Thanks. She is a big girl. 🙂
You could have simply used the same set up for milling the top of the bar.
I would personally use a 3/8 shank tool instead of 5/8. More beef on the bar.
Amazing milling machine!! I look forward to seeing you use the boring bar in a future video.
Good luck from Spain!!
Thanks David. The Swedes built some great machines back in 1966.
@@hilltopmachineworks2131 It's a long way from home then, looks like it's in really good condition
@@davidberlanny3308 Yeah it is pretty tight machine for it's age.
Hello Tom,
That is one big boring bar... I am looking forward to see it in action.
Take care.
Paul,,
Morning Paul. It is a biggun that is for sure. :)
Tom, I like the end stop tapped holes in the bed of your Kurt vise. I might try that. ---Doozer
Thanks Doozer. They come in handy for that odd job.
Hello Tom. I've built a few boring bars and what I like to do for alignment is to have a flat milled on the side of the bar. I can then use a small machinist square with the base on top of the tool block and the beam on the flat of the boring bar. This clocks the bar to the same position each time. Most commercially made boring bars also have a flat milled on the side and I do the same with them as well. Ken
Hey ken. I like that idea, thanks.
That’s going to be a very useful large OD tool, very nice Tom.
Thanks DJ. Hope your doing well.
That is a serious boring bar :) Nice work Tom! Cheers, Craig
Hey Craig. Thanks buddy.
Now that's a boring bar ! Good one Tom !!
Thanks Dean. It has some beef for sure! 😀
That's a Hoss Tom,,,Great build,,,great addition to your tool bend,,,Life sucks at times, 9 days of my footage on my build couldn't be retried of the Iphone,,,but life goes on and will see if my PC guy can work his magic (@@)!.
Hey Bear. Thanks Bud. Well that sucks about your video footage.
Nice big Boring bar It'll be nice to see it throws some chips thanks for the video
Thanks Frank. 👍
Awesome Tom buddy, nice work indeed
Thanks Ralfy!
That's a honker of a bar. Thanks for sharing.
She is a biggun. 😀
Looks like it is capable of boring a huge hole for sure. Thanks for the video keep on keeping on.
Hopefully it will earn it's keep. Thanks for watching Harold.
I love your blue milling machine, what a qt!
Thanks. It's an Abene VHF-3 made in Sweden. Really versatile.
good job tom..thanks for your time
Thank you sir!
That thing is a beast :)
I'll say. 😋
That came out really nice
Thank you Adam. 👍
Looks like a nice sturdy boring bar . Good work .
Thanks Shane. 🙂
Nice one one . Good getting the r/h tool for o/d work . That milling machine made it easy . I turned a bit of material for a 2'' one ages ago , but have not had time to slot it yet ! 👍
Thanks Max. I wanted to make it versatile as possible.
Catching up on old vids, never seen that Big Blue mill before. Nice.
A Swedish Abene VHF-3.
@@hilltopmachineworks2131 Thanks watched the intro by Mattias Kristiansson.
@@marcosmota1094 He does a real good job explaining the mill and all it's features.
Wow your blue mill is awesome I never seen one like that . Would love to run something like that keep up the good work get r done
Hey Ed, thanks. Very versatile for sure.
Nice Tom, now you need to get the DA boring bar holder that takes the 2 1/2 inch bar.
I scribed a line down the length of my boring bar and scribed a reference line on the end of the tool holder. Let’s you slide the bar in or out and as long as you line the mark on your tool holder to the line on the bar you will always maintain proper tool hight.
Again, nice job on the boring bar Top. Gary
Oh my. I didn't know Aloris had a 2 1/2 inch holder. That is extra large. Good idea on the reference line. I will do that.
That my friend is one big boring bar.
Very cool piece. I'm newer to machining and I am not familiar with the type of mill you were using in this. That's a interesting machine
Welcome 🤗. This type of mill is sometimes referred to as a universal mill since it can do both vertical and horizontal milling. This particular one was made in Sweden.
@@hilltopmachineworks2131 thank you. I have a Bridgeport series 2 vertical and a Cincinnati No. 2 MI universal mill. I have just not seen one where the head slides back and down like that one. The head does travel in an ark when you adjust it to mill horizontal, doesn't it.
@@firehousecustomfab3286 Yes the head will rotate up to 90 degrees. It makes it real easy to mill 45's on a part.
just the thing!!
Thanks Emma.
This wasn't a boring video, or was it?
It was. LOL!
Watch that megga boring bar doesn't put a strain on your shoulder as your carrying it. Tony
Most definitely.
one could buy the 2inch Kennametal DE-Vibe bar with interchangeable tool holder heads. triangle insert, 80 degree diamond, even that funky 6 sided insert, for boring, then get the grooving/threading insert tool holder.. this bar is drilled for coolant flow thru bar and cutter head. a "tuning adjustment apparatus" will eliminate 90% of the harmonics and vibrations associated with hanging out of the holder. if you are in business it makes sense to use this Kennemetal tool, it will pay for itself in the long run. or you can go cheap and jury rig something that might work for a little bit.