On 18 Mar 2004 16:01:00 GMT, (Boelkowj) wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good expandable type reamer (brand name) for aircraft
work? All I need to do is ream out an elongagted hole a few thousands of an
inch but since it is an aft wing attach fitting and the bolt needs to be a
tight fit. I have seen adjustable reamers range from $20 to $60 (5/16-3/8 in
range). What are the differences? This is a one time job but I want to do it
right. I have been told that a straight flutted reamer would probably be too
big by 2-3 thousands as this will be a in field in situ job and alignment is a
problem since need to go thru 3 holes (sandwich plate and tongue) in one
direction. Thank you.


Man... I used to use the things on a regular basis when working as an
instrument technician. I haven't touched one since 87 and can't for
the life of me remember the manufacturer.

I'd just get a good machine tool catalog and look up the brand names.
The ones we used were expensive.

They were adjustable by a small strew in the end. One turn was good
for just a few ten thousandths.

I'd like to have a set of them. I'd like to have a full set of reamers
.... and a mill ... and a lathe... and....

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com
Larry