Draker
Well Known Member
Rest In Peace, my 0.311" reamer!
That got my heart going when this thing loudly snapped in half. This unfortunate tool met its end while reaming the -7A gear mount holes for the main gear legs. Thanks to great luck, it did not damage the workpiece while breaking. I've learned here that when a tool breaks it's usually not a bad tool but bad technique. Anyone have any tips for properly and safely using these very large reamers? I would like to not repeat this one.
That got my heart going when this thing loudly snapped in half. This unfortunate tool met its end while reaming the -7A gear mount holes for the main gear legs. Thanks to great luck, it did not damage the workpiece while breaking. I've learned here that when a tool breaks it's usually not a bad tool but bad technique. Anyone have any tips for properly and safely using these very large reamers? I would like to not repeat this one.