My mod-1 55mmOD x 22mm ID gear cutter set arrived, I'm quite pleased with how they look. There were several on Ali that looked generically similar but I ended up picking a set that was a bit more money ($65 for the set vs $40-ish for others). But my Spidey sense was a better vibe about the store. The cutters seem sharp & shiny & that's all I know right now.
Drawing up an arbor now. Shank is 18mm just to fit an R8 collet & TLAR top boss made from 1.25" stock, low profile end washer, retained with M5 flathead. I had intentions to drill a radial brass pin like @RobinHood but the keyway is quite wide & it seems like an odd dimension? I doubt I need it for these cutters anyway but incorporating anyways. For those who bought the R8 arbors, does this go around with your external integrated key? Maybe 6mm x 3mm nominal?
Drawing up an arbor now. Shank is 18mm just to fit an R8 collet & TLAR top boss made from 1.25" stock, low profile end washer, retained with M5 flathead. I had intentions to drill a radial brass pin like @RobinHood but the keyway is quite wide & it seems like an odd dimension? I doubt I need it for these cutters anyway but incorporating anyways. For those who bought the R8 arbors, does this go around with your external integrated key? Maybe 6mm x 3mm nominal?
