TRICK R8 Tooling

[307startup]

I am wanting to hear from users of R8 spindle machines (manual or CNC) about any TRICK R8 tooling that increases their through-put, efficiency or simply makes their machining more enjoyable.

I'll start with these:

Jancy Engineering

Annular Cutter Holders - Toolmex Corporation

Tool Holders, Mill Holders, Collets: Collis Toolholder Iowa

These are various types of toolholders for using annular cutters either with or without Through-Coolant, as well as Weldon shank cutters with Through-Coolant via an inducer collar...pretty trick stuff for an R8 spindle machine!

Annular cutters are EXCELLENT for larger hole sizes and require less horsepower to run, not to mention the finish is equivalent to a bored/reamed hole in many cases.

[HelicopterJohn]

Here is a picture of the #30 Quick change adapter that I use on both of my Bridgeports. Makes tool changes a breeze.

[307startup]

Also looking for all those must-haves and nice-to-have accessories...like bore mounted jig-grinder, spindle speeder, etc.

[307startup]

Anybody? Surely in this community there are users who have some trick R8 tooling that they just can't work without!

[handlewanker]

Hi I have a Tree boring and facing head with R8 shank that can bore a tapered hole...it can also bore a parallel hole and face flat or convex and concave under power too, but the main attribute for this head is it can bore tapered holes too under power feed when required.
Ian.