Floating reamers

D. Thomas · May 12, 2001

spaceace · Jan 9, 2005

i assume these are made of steel,and that gets me wondering how can they float,and why does anyone need floating reamers are they for use on boats

j king · Jan 9, 2005

spaceace .If you are serious the blade floats in the holder.So if the holder is off a bit or whatever the reamer will follow the hole.They work quite good.

Graeme Sharp · Nov 6, 2005

Just came across this topic. I fancy that the DB in the model number stands for David Brown of gear box and Aston martin fame. These adjustable floating reamers were made by the David Brown company in the UK and are know over here as David Brown reamers. I have a few and they are good for reaming a number of holes to exactly the same size once you have got them set. They are useful when you want to ream a thou or two over or under a nominal size. Can be used on marine parts too!!!

Milacron · Nov 6, 2005

I have a set of these and I think mine say David Brown. Wonderful item to pick up at auction as they are ungodly expensive new but sell for a pittance at (USA anyway) auctions as most folks don't know what to make of them.

aboard_epsilon · Nov 6, 2005

I've got about 10 David Brown ones just like that.
got them brand new for about £2.50 each.
they work very well indeed.
all the best.mark

Milacron · Nov 7, 2005

got them brand new for about £2.50 each

You might want to clarify that for folks not realizing that must have been an auction or surplus situation, so they don't fantasize about ordering some at such prices.

aboard_epsilon · Nov 7, 2005

Second-hand but in unused new condition.
there you go Don.
all the best.mark

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