What Does This Hold?

[Steve Shannon]

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If I were going to hone a MT5 taper, I would get a small engine, 3 stone hone and use a battery drill to power it. The other key to honing success is to flood the work with honing oil to carry off the grit and swarf to keep the stones from plugging with crud.

Well, that's good to know. After using a half round needle file to get rid of the sharpest burrs, I used a DeWalt electric drill and a cylinder home, moving it in and out quickly, while turning it at a moderate speed. I didn't do it long, maybe 15 seconds, because I was afraid I might make it worse, but it feels good. Once I pick up an MT5 sleeve I should be able to check for fit and eccentricity, right?
Thanks!


Steve Shannon, P.E.

 

[JimDawson]

Once I pick up an MT5 sleeve I should be able to check for fit and eccentricity, right?

That is exactly what I would do. A light coat of bluing on the MT5 sleeve will tell the story, that and a dial test indicator.

 

[Steve Shannon]

Perfect! Thanks. It's nice to know what the hone holder is.


Steve Shannon, P.E.