K Kentucky Well-Known Member Feb 16, 2012 #1 Would you suggest a "D" sized bit(.246) or a 15/64" @ (.234) Would that 15/64" be to much for the reamer to handle? Im concerned that the "D" bit may be to big to start with..
Would you suggest a "D" sized bit(.246) or a 15/64" @ (.234) Would that 15/64" be to much for the reamer to handle? Im concerned that the "D" bit may be to big to start with..
Txcwboy Well-Known Member Feb 17, 2012 #3 Download a drill bit chart and you ll be able to see the sizes on each side of the size your trying to ream too.
Download a drill bit chart and you ll be able to see the sizes on each side of the size your trying to ream too.
J joe levy Well-Known Member Feb 17, 2012 #4 Up to 1/2 inch reamers you should use 1/64 under the reamer. Run the reamer at half the speed of the drill and double the feed rate.
Up to 1/2 inch reamers you should use 1/64 under the reamer. Run the reamer at half the speed of the drill and double the feed rate.
Fellhoelter Well-Known Member Feb 25, 2012 #5 Depends on what material you are reaming, and how you prepared the hole. I often use a 6.1 or 6.2 mm drill.
Depends on what material you are reaming, and how you prepared the hole. I often use a 6.1 or 6.2 mm drill.
Jim Adams Customs Well-Known Member Mar 5, 2012 #6 I have been a machinist for 31 years, I have reamed hundreds of 1/4 Holes, 15/64 is the size you want. Last edited: Mar 6, 2012
I have been a machinist for 31 years, I have reamed hundreds of 1/4 Holes, 15/64 is the size you want.