As part of a lathe apron overhaul I need to open out a shallow through hole of diameter 0.996" to 1in to receive a needle bearing instead of the previous pressed in bronze bearing.
I have to admit to being at something of a loss as to the best way to perform this task. If I had one of those David Brown floating reamers in this size range then that might seem like a good option, but unfortunately I do not.
The apron casting weights around 3/4 cwt, so isn't really suited for a floating workpiece honing operation.
I'd be grateful for any suggestions for viable approaches!
Alan Bain