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Peewee	06/11/2011 10:20:04
11 forum posts	HI All, does anyone know if the RDG reamers are worth the money? if not would you have any recommendations cheers Ian
Raymond Anderson	06/11/2011 14:09:27
785 forum posts 152 photos	I don't know anything about RDG reamers but I have quite a few of the following makes any of which are very good, GUHRING , Drill service, ALVORD POLK , and DORMER. They are a good bit more expensive than RDG but are top notch. Certainly with engineering gear,I find that production based brands are far better, more costly at the outset but cheaper in the long term. Regards, Raymond.
KWIL	06/11/2011 16:52:18
3681 forum posts 70 photos	Kirjeng is a good source, No rubbish, recognisable brands, good service and reasonable prices.
macmarch	06/11/2011 17:19:38
147 forum posts 1 photos	I'll second that, Kwil. Always good gear and most times you can choose between new or used. Prompt service as well. No connection, just a happy customer. Ray
Peewee	06/11/2011 20:08:02
11 forum posts	thank you all
Doddy	07/11/2011 09:05:28
72 forum posts 103 photos	just ordered and used a MT2 taper reamer from RDG - reasonalbe quality at a reasonalbe price step drilled the hole, then taper turned nearly to size, so only needed to finish ream the hole to get a nice blue - 1st cut with RTD cutting fluid was lovely (as you'd expect with a new reamer) 2nd hole the reamer was a little skiddy, and stopped cutting, so removed from hole a clean flutes (old trick) rubbed a piece of brass (lightly) along the flutes - cut like new again ! So the tool from RDG has done the job ( only 2 holes ) - quality and price was right -If I had a 100 holes to ream out then maybe I'd have order a Dormer and added the cost to the customer ! think it was a better bet than taking a chance 2nd hand off eBay Edited By David Dodwell on 07/11/2011 09:07:47
Bubble	07/11/2011 17:23:16
75 forum posts 6 photos	Hi Be aware that budget reamers are usually to a greater tolerance than others, eg h8 vs h7. Fine if you're making the hole and then making a shaft to fit it, as the hole will at least be round. Not so good if the shaft already exists eg silver steel rod and you want an interference fit. Jim
Clive Hartland	07/11/2011 20:13:29
2929 forum posts 41 photos	I have problems finding the Kirjeng web site, plenty of other sites all pointing but no named web site. Strange. Clive
KWIL	07/11/2011 21:08:29
3681 forum posts 70 photos	Give Terry a ring, much better.
Bogstandard	07/11/2011 22:39:01
263 forum posts	I purchased a set of HSS 1/8" to 1/2" by 1/64ths #1 morse taper reamers (so machine reamers) from Tracy tools. Even though they were not manufacturer matched, they were all made by reputable companies and have stood up well to being used a lot. Very good value for money. I think they also do the same sort of sets in metric. Recently I bought a set of imperial taper reamers from them from 1/16" to 3/8", 10 HSS reamers for £40 (incl VAT & postage). Again, spot on quality. Less than £4 each, I would suggest you look how much RDG or Chronos sell their taper reamers for. Taper reamer set John
ady	08/11/2011 05:24:12
612 forum posts 50 photos	That Tracy tools place looks too good to be true. A brand new 12mm 4 flute endmill for 6 quid?? If their gear is good then who needs ebay when you've got prices like that. bookmarked ady
DAVID POWELL 4	08/11/2011 07:54:16
26 forum posts	Anyone ever used adjustable reamers. Thought that they may be able to compensate for any wear that occurred?
KWIL	09/11/2011 19:15:04
3681 forum posts 70 photos	I have been a satisfied customer of Tracy Tools for over 50 years, if there is (very unlikely) a problem, they treat you as you would wish to be treated. Sussex Tools is also a very helpful and reasonable source, if not in stock it gets drop shipped direct from UK manufacturer, www.sussextools.co.uk (usual disclaimer)
Bogstandard	09/11/2011 22:27:23
263 forum posts	The last type that I have used are similar to a standard taper shank reamer but had slots cut along the straight flutes and a recessed screw in the end with a tapered head, tightening the screw increased the size of the reamer over a very limited range. These were usually used when reaming difficult materials that tended to close in on the reamer and produce tight holes. Actually, they are not adjustable reamers at all. If you tighten in the screw on the end, you end up with a reamer that is tapered from large at the front to small at the back, no use to man nor beast. The screw is to allow the reamer to be expanded slightly when blunt, to allow it to be reground back to nominal size. You should be able to regrind a few times before it is no longer large enough when expanded to be brought back down to size. John
Stub Mandrel	10/11/2011 21:16:22
4318 forum posts 291 photos 1 articles	I've been happy with everything I've had from Tracy Tools. I started with their reamer set, andcould never have afforded MT2 and MT1 reamers and T-slot and dovetail mills from anywhere else. I also have their BA tap & die set and drill sets as well as odd bits and pieces. Neil Edited By Stub Mandrel on 10/11/2011 21:19:24

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