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Got a working Snell boring machine! Need bits -any modern bits that will work?

Started by Preserved, August 29, 2018, 10:09:16 AM

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Preserved

Got a nice working snell boring machine, and a couple of old bits to fit.  The old bits need a bit of work to make them useable, which I plan on doing.  

Are there any modern bits available that will work in these things? Wondering if an Irwin 1 1/2 bit could be made to work.  Anyone go down this path? My apologies if this has been talked about already, I could not find anything using search. 

Thanks!

Preserved


Jim_Rogers

Sure do in for sale section of this forum
See timber framing hand tools for sale thread
Jim Rogers
Whatever you do, have fun doing it!
Woodmizer 1994 LT30HDG24 with 6' Bed Extension

Don P

Jim, video request! If you have free time at some point a lesson on tuning up those bits would be much appreciated.

Jim_Rogers

Quote from: Don P on August 29, 2018, 03:52:06 PM
Jim, video request! If you have free time at some point a lesson on tuning up those bits would be much appreciated.
Old Sneelock on youtube has done many videos on sharpening this types of bits.
Here is one:
Timber Frame - Barn Auger Restoration - a video tutorial from Old Sneelock's Workshop - YouTube
Here is another one showing how to clean it.
LET'S GIVE VINEGAR RUST REMOVAL A REAL TEST ~ 100 YR OLD 2 INCH BARN AUGER - YouTube
Jim Rogers
Whatever you do, have fun doing it!
Woodmizer 1994 LT30HDG24 with 6' Bed Extension

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