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Re: HEX broach too big for our manual press

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Originally Posted by Jared View Post
Don't broach using a lathe or mill - the thrust bearings aren't designed to be loaded while they aren't spinning and aren't usually cheap and easy to replace. Also, you'll likely end up moving the head on your mill, and you'll need to tram the head before you use it as a mill again.
I've broached with the knee of our bridgeport mill against the turret arm. It works and it sucks, and it isn't detrimental to the machine if done right.
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