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Re: Retaining Ring Groove Tool

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Originally Posted by craigboez View Post
What does everyone use for cutting retaining ring grooves in shafts? Specifically, I'm looking for something to provide a properly toleranced groove for a 1/2" shaft, which is .039" wide x .468" in diam. All the cutting tools we own are much wider than this. I know you can custom grind your own tools from HSS but I have no experience with this. Something off the shelf would be preferred.
http://www.mscdirect.com/browse/Turn...roovin g+tool

MSC Direct is a good resource for tooling. There may even be a branch local to you so you don't have to pay shipping. The local branch *might* even be willing to sponsor your team ...
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