Universal boring head and changing arbor

[samthedog]

Hello gents, a quick question. I have the chance to pick up a D'andrea TA 120 boring head and from what I understand, it seems like you can change the arbor, at least that is what I got from doing a quick google image search:




Am I wrong in thinking that this would be the case and not a major issue changing this to fit MT4 for my Deckel FP1?

Paul.

 

[Terrywerm]

Most boring heads can be mated with various shank adapters. The question is whether or not there is an MT4 shank adapter available for that boring head, which I highly doubt. On the other hand, if the there is not one available, making one would be a good project.

 

[samthedog]

Most boring heads can be mated with various shank adapters. The question is whether or not there is an MT4 shank adapter available for that boring head, which I highly doubt. On the other hand, if the there is not one available, making one would be a good project.

Thanks for the response Terry. There is a shank available in MT4, however it is not threaded but rather more of a standard MT4 seen on a drill press. It is currently available on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141294544630?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I am biting at the bit as this seems to be a really great bit of kit and seems to be very well thought out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJJqNRuGcfc

 

[Terrywerm]

I wouldn't worry too much about the MT4 shank, as you can cut off the tang at the small end, then drill and tap it for a draw bar. Usually shanks are only case hardened, and shouldn't give you too much trouble for drilling and tapping. On the other hand, I just looked at the ones on eBay, and making your own would be a pretty straight forward project, plus you could make it for a drawbar right off the bat.

One other possibility: Do you have any MT4 collets?? You could make a simple adapter with a straight shank that would fit into a collet. It would be very easy to make. Just a passing thought.

 

[samthedog]

One other possibility: Do you have any MT4 collets?? You could make a simple adapter with a straight shank that would fit into a collet. It would be very easy to make. Just a passing thought.

Of course! I didn't even think of making this straight shank. I do have MT4 collets and will be buying an MT4 ER32 collet chuck so that would be the easiest and most obvious solution.
I don't know why I didn't think of that :brightidea:

Thanks Terry. I am just waiting as this tool is being auctioned and so far no-one has realized it's value and usefulness. I just hope it stays that way and I manage to get it for a deal.

Paul.

 

[Terrywerm]

Good luck, Paul! Keep us posted on your progress.

 

[rick9345]

I have a Tree that does radial facing, taper boring,, if price right you will really like it