Boring head for mill

dutch41

New Member
Am thinking about getting a used boring head for my mill.
What brands do people like, and what to avoid.
Thanks guys!
Scott
 

KeithB

Resident Half Fast Machinist
Scott - When I got my first boring head it came with a set of brazed tip carbide tools. OK until they get dull and you can't sharpen them. When I got the most recent head I got a set of boring bars that use small triangular indexible carbide inserts. That's the ticket! Well worth it in my book.
 

dutch41

New Member
Carbide inserts are the quickest and most consistent way to get a “new” edge.
Totally agree with that!
Scott