[simpits-tech] Microstop....

[Shira, Craig]

There are several different sizes of cutters. They are piloted type cutters
to make holes for countersink fasteners. Some of the aviation sites are numbered
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. They are in 1/16 inch increments. Their range can be from
.098 to .500. The cutter is chucked in a drill like a drill bit. The "Cage" can
be rotated up or down to set the depth of the cut. There is a lock ring that is screwed
against the cage to lock it in place. There are marks on the cage and the housing to 
monitor how many increments you have moved. I think they are in 1/32 increments.

****** You set you depth on a practice piece of material first. The same thickness
as your project.********

The best way to check the depth of the cut is use the fastener you are going to use.
Take your time. You cannot replace the material if you go too deep.

Craig 
TA-4J

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org]On Behalf Of Gene Buckle
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 11:28 AM
To: simpits-tech at simpits.org
Subject: [simpits-tech] Microstop....


Dave, could you describe how those microstop cutters are used?  How do you
control the depth of cut?  How do you measure how deep the tool will go?

tnx.!

g.


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