Q: What size hole does this reamer need to start?
It reams out an existing hole with a minimum diameter of 7/16"; it can't be used to bore a hole from scratch.
05J6101 - Veritas Pro Taper Reamer
Designed for use in a hand brace, our pro reamer offers excellent control and good cutting capability for general woodworking. It is particularly useful for tapering through holes where you want to be able to wedge tenons, such as in chair construction.
This reamer has a cast steel alloy body, a separate spring-steel blade, and a pair of blade-adjusting set screws.
When reaming out an existing hole (7/16" to 1 3/16" in diameter), the depth can be adjusted for working soft or hard woods and the angle can be adjusted for tenon/socket fit. The body has an included angle of 12.8° to match the tenons from our Veritas Tapered Tenon Cutters when making chair-leg socket joints.
5 5/8" long overall, with a tapered square shank for use in a two-jaw hand brace. Weighs about 8 oz. Blade is easy to sharpen.
Made in Canada.
It reams out an existing hole with a minimum diameter of 7/16"; it can't be used to bore a hole from scratch.
No, the Veritas pro taper reamer is built for a traditional hand brace only; it hasn't been designed for the speeds and forces a power drill applies.
Loosen the three blade retention screws with the supplied hex key and turn the set screws an equal amount to change the depth of cut, deeper for low-density woods like pine and shallower for dense hardwoods such as oak.
Remove the spring-steel blade and lap or hone the cutting edge at its original 60° angle; for softwood work, you can also burnish a small hook onto the edge.
| Materials | Cast steel alloy body; spring-steel blade |
| Dimensions | 5 5/8" overall length; tapers 7/16" to 1 3/16" diameter |
| Compatibility | Fits a two-jaw hand brace via tapered square shank |
| Weight | 230g (8 oz) |
| Includes | Pro taper reamer |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas Pro Taper Reamer
Designed for use in a hand brace, our pro reamer offers excellent control and good cutting capability for general woodworking. It is particularly useful for tapering through holes where you want to be able to wedge tenons, such as in chair construction.
This reamer has a cast steel alloy body, a separate spring-steel blade, and a pair of blade-adjusting set screws.
When reaming out an existing hole (7/16" to 1 3/16" in diameter), the depth can be adjusted for working soft or hard woods and the angle can be adjusted for tenon/socket fit. The body has an included angle of 12.8° to match the tenons from our Veritas Tapered Tenon Cutters when making chair-leg socket joints.
5 5/8" long overall, with a tapered square shank for use in a two-jaw hand brace. Weighs about 8 oz. Blade is easy to sharpen.
Made in Canada.
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