Index Model 40H Vertical Mill mfg 1942

kyjim1960 said:
I noticed the scrapings on your mill and was a little envious of them. My original tool holders needed to be reground and since I currently do not have access to a cylindrical grinder they went in a box. That reverse would sure be handy for tapping. I think mine might be able to if I knew a little more about my DC controller. Do you have a boring head? I'm thinking of buying one but not sure if I'd ever have a need for it. I did a lot of jig boring back in the day.
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I bought a BS9 1 1/8 x 18 threaded shank, and then bought a chinese boring head, which i have yet to use. And then i went to an auction and bought the most awesome precision head in BS9 i have ever seen, like new in a wood case german made, i will try to find a pic
 
Cyclebuster said:
I bought a BS9 1 1/8 x 18 threaded shank, and then bought a chinese boring head, which i have yet to use. And then i went to an auction and bought the most awesome precision head in BS9 i have ever seen, like new in a wood case german made, i will try to find a pic
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I'd like to see it. I used many Swiss and German boring heads back in the day. I think the reason they were in such good shape back then is that no one knew how to use them, or was intimidated by their looks. They didn't let just anyone into the jig bore room.
 
found a pic of it, Chandler-Duplex this thing is a for real work of art/ also found this tiny boring head, not sure what i would use it for. I think the chandler is a combo boring and face head, its basically a precision fly cutter i suppose
 

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Cyclebuster said:
found a pic of it, Chandler-Duplex this thing is a for real work of art/ also found this tiny boring head, not sure what i would use it for. I think the chandler is a combo boring and face head, its basically a precision fly cutter i suppose
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Wow!! What a jewel!! Very versatile with those extensions for large diameter boring jobs. You wouldn't want to ever use it as a fly cutter though...you'd wreck it's precision. You can face with a boring head, but they don't like it. The German made Komhoppers work nicely facing. The little one is for common plate work for boring holes, (dowels) prior to reaming. Great stuff!! If you'd ever have a desire to part with the Chandler I might be interested. Not many people out there still have our B&S tapers. Definately a keeper!! Thanks for sharing.
 
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