CFI1513840
Well Known Member
I am having difficulty getting repeatable results with the microstop, especially with the #40 countersink. I have two different microstops so the problem does not seem to be with the tool itself. What happens is after setting the correct depth on the microstop, with initial use in each hole the countersink will fall short of the preset depth, even with fairly heavy force applied, usually by only a small amount (a few thousandths of an inch). When this happens, I remove the tool from the work piece, clean all chips, etc, then retry. I find that after repeated retries, the tool will usually "bite" and the remaining material will be removed. I've tried using a new cutter and cutting oil, but the results are the same. I would appreciate any suggestions on how to improve this process.