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- Jun 27, 2013
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- Marina del Rey, California
For my new Suburban fly cutter I require a 1" arbor to fit my Index Super 55 mill, which has a B&S #9 spindle. Though I can readily buy a 1-1/4" B&S 9 arbor, I only managed to find and purchase a used 1" B&S 9 arbor, but it has a tang instead of a draw-bar thread. What would be the simplest way to modify the arbor to make it safe to use?
I thought of cutting off a precise amount of the tang and welding on a 1/2-13 nut, which I could then carefully dress down so it would not interfere with the tapered shank. Perhaps that might distort the taper enough that it would require regrinding? Or perhaps it would be possible to anneal the shank so I could tap it, and then have it re-hardened, but I've never attempted anything like that and feel ill prepared.
Though I am 75-years old, I have only begun learning machining a few years ago. So I appreciate any advice you guys could provide. All comments welcome.
I thought of cutting off a precise amount of the tang and welding on a 1/2-13 nut, which I could then carefully dress down so it would not interfere with the tapered shank. Perhaps that might distort the taper enough that it would require regrinding? Or perhaps it would be possible to anneal the shank so I could tap it, and then have it re-hardened, but I've never attempted anything like that and feel ill prepared.
Though I am 75-years old, I have only begun learning machining a few years ago. So I appreciate any advice you guys could provide. All comments welcome.
