New Tools for the Monster Shop

[@grumpyoldman5368]

There are wedges that make chuck removal a lot easier than the method you used. Toolpost grinder and flycutter are nice additions. I think McMaster has belts for the grinder.

[@EngineersWorkshop]

I had two ball joint tools, neither fit well. It's off 😁 Key and correct arbor are on the way. Seen more complete grinders cheaper since i bought mine.... the way it always goes.

[@grumpyoldman5368]

@@EngineersWorkshopThe jacobs wedges are only a 1-2 degree angle and thin to get between the chuck and the arbor. They seem expensive, but if you buy the set it's not too bad and you can save the arbor. I have had a few situations where the arbor was what I wanted because the chuck was damaged beyond rebuild and needed replacing. Can't complain about success, and in your case the arbor wasn't of value beyond raw material.

[@EngineersWorkshop]

@grumpyoldman5368 Thanks, I'll look those up. While you're at it find me a 45/64-16 to Morse 2 adapter for my 34B chuck 😁

[@bcbloc02]

I would probably keep the large diameter tooling use to a minimum on the K&T as I doubt the drive system was intended to handle much torque load.

[@EngineersWorkshop]

Yes that's why 3/4hp spindle motor and not 2 or 5. Wouldn't try a large diameter cutter with multiple inserts.

[@MyLilMule]

Looks like a Dumore 44. It should say on the motor tag. On the fly cutter, since it's a single point cutter, the OD being true and concentric to the hub is irrelevant except where it pertains to balance. The tram of the mill is far more important.

[@EngineersWorkshop]

I only trued th OD so that i could turn the shaft down to 1.125 (max for the ER40). Thanks for the tip on the Dumore. Looking forward to trying that out.