This Brass Reamer is used to open an existing hole to a 1.5 Degree Taper. Our 80mm x 9mm Italian Acrylic Stem Small No Saddle Tapered Tenon Polished - Will Fit the hole this reamer makes.
Two options are available.
Relief Cut - Is used in a drill press or lathe tail stock. Ideally at 300 rpm but can be faster.
No Relief - Is used for freehand reaming or in a hand held drill. Ideally at 200 rpm.
Instructions:
Drill hole at 5/16" or 8mm. Do not exceed 8.8 mm. Then use reamer to open hole.
Premal's Tips:
On Briar or other woods this reamer will stay sharp for about 500 cuts. They can be sharpened by hand on the flat with a flat sharpening surface.