earthquake
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 Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2025 9:56 pm Post subject: Making a boring bar? |
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Has anyone made their own boring bar for doing mains, I would like to make one that uses tapered roller bearings to center the bar in the case.
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mikedjames
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| Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2025 12:12 am Post subject: Re: Making a boring bar? |
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What would ensure you have the correct axial preload on tapered bearings at each end?
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