Boring Bar Pro Setup Tips If you are having issues boring, here are a few tips and tricks to minimize them. 1. Switch to an MAQ Damped Boring Bar. They really do work, as you can see here. They will be the best investment you can make. The best time to switch would have been the last time you struggled. The next best time is now. They are more affordable than most people realize. Roughly the same cost as a carbide bar. 2. Choose a Smaller Tool Nose Radius. This reduces cutting pressure and defle

Setting up a vibration dampening boring bar 🤌 Damped tools aren't just for long overhang applications. This 3 to 6 times diameter bar can improve tool life and surface finish in normal operations and is close to the same cost as a standard carbide bar. | Octane Workholding