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So, sorting through some of the tooling I got with my machine purchase. I had no idea there were so many different types of reamers, jeezus. Going through and discarding the obvious. Trying to come to some sort of conclusion as to what I need to actually keep, storage and space being a factor, as well as actual use. Any suggestions on what is most commonly used in a home shop? Vague I know, but speed is not really gonna be a factor most of the time. 20211228_165101.jpg
 

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That looks like a gold mine to me. You've come to the wrong place if you expect us to tell you which tooling you DON'T need. Each of the different types of reamers exists for a particular requirement. Toss the ones that are visibly damaged or don't cut on-size. Otherwise, you potentially need them all. How much space could they occupy?
 
I bought an “over/under” set of reamers. 1/8” to 1/2” by 16ths. Each cardinal size has two reamers, plus 0.001 oversize and 0.001 undersize. So far this has handled every need I’ve had. I also have a couple dozen random size reamers…I doubt they will ever get used, since it’s unlikely I will ever need any of these specific values.
 
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MrWhoopee said:
That looks like a gold mine to me. You've come to the wrong place if you expect us to tell you which tooling you DON'T need. Each of the different types of reamers exists for a particular requirement. Toss the ones that are visibly damaged or don't cut on-size. Otherwise, you potentially need them all. How much space could they occupy?
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Well, right now they are occupying several of these craftsmen toolboxes,lol, more than pictured. I am a tool junkie also, but I really need to thin the herd. No good if you can't find the one you need.
 
Nice score ! Im the kind that keeps way too much , the reamers that are beyond sharpening damaged etc . I’d use a cut-off wheel , abrasive wheel and save the shanks for future projects.
 
Get some of these, I used them on my taps, very inexpensive

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I have salvaged many damaged reamers by grinding them a size under and resharpening them, a friend gave me a bunch of shell reamers that looked like they were tumbled in a cement mixer, I ground them undersize and wound up with a whole set of usable reamers.
 
I'll be glad to take any you don't want and will pay for shipping.
 
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