Reaming Chamber in Lathe?
Hi all, I'm almost finished fitting my 470NE barrel. While I have it in the lathe, can I cut the chamber in the lathe under power? I've done two chamber jobs before, but did it with a Tee handle and hand power. Could I cut most of the chamber in the lathe, then finish by hand?
TIA
Chambering in the lathe is the way to go. With the barrel indicated correctly and a floating reamer holder you get the least possible runout.
For good information on chambering barrels check the gunsmithing forum at
practicalmachinist.comI don't have a floating reamer holder. Where can I get one?
Sorry, don't know where to buy tools in the US (I live in Germany).
Do ask the folks at the link I posted above! They can provide all the information you need.