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@superhauler (or anyone, really) is there a proper way to use a reamer? Seems to me you recommended using one.
Low speed and lots of cutting oil? Or high speed like a milling machine type deal?

The one I got is made in the USA and not cheap. So if possible I'd prefer to not abuse it.

 

It seems @1951 ford was talking about using one of those the other day too.

 

That is how trucking goes sometimes. Did you take a peek at your old tranny to see what might of happened or did you just replace and go?

 

When I used reamers to drill into the frame rail I used them in a cordless drill at the highest speed setting. I used a lot of lubricant to keep it cool. Those reamers are awesome, like a hot knife going through butter. They are not cheap so be careful with them.

 

Were you able to swap for an 18, or put another 13 in?

 

I figured to have a squeeze bottle with cutting fluid and try to keep a constant flow, like a milling machine. Then, speed/pressure depending on who says what for speed, and just take my time.

 

As a general rule with any cutter....around a 1000rpm at a 1/4"....375rpm at 3/4". Keep even pressure and let the tool do the work. Watch you filings....They'll tell you what to do. Your looking for a straw color...if they are blue your burning up the cutter...slow your rpm's. Chatter is the worst thing for your cutting edge. And always keep your tool cool.

 

Thank you!

 

Greetings! It's been a year or so.. Just thought I'd stop by and say HI to all!!
Retirement is a challenge.. still doing overnights in truckstops every so often just because believe it or not.. I do miss trucking.. (47 years/5.5m miles lifetime) and the wife says I need a "fix" every so often...LOL
Have put 25k on the shack...
and have a long way to go ..Am stopping and seeing all the interesting places I've had to just drive by when I was trucking..
Take Care everyone and as always BE SAFE!

 

Great to hear you are doing the things you enjoy! Your presence here has been missed.