Tools: reamer set opinion

[beentherecnthat]

I am looking at getting a set of fine reamers. Mascot #311 and Mico-mark both list sizes for their 6 pc set, but I noticed Intermountain has a set in their B&B hobby tools (BBT0174) but no info available. Anyone have this? What sizes and opinions?

Mike

[icghogger]

Mike, I have a set of jeweler's cutting broaches (reamers) that go from .125" down to .003" (available from most watchmaker/jeweler supply companies), which I use on brass. They are usually available individually or in sets, which can run as high as $50.00. Be carefull not to buy the smoothing broaches. They do exactly as their name implies and are not suited for model building. I also have a set of carbuerator jet reamers (in about the same size range) that I use on plastic/resin/wood materials. Both of my sets are about thirty years old. With a little care, reamers should last a lifetime. I keep a light coating of Wahl's cutting oil on the ones used for metal and bee's wax on the ones for plastic. BTW, The carbuerator set came from an auto parts place that sold after-market foreign car parts (VW, MG, etc.). Reamers really come in handy when you need a particular hole size for a snug fit. I will try to post a photo tomorrow.

[CIOR]

I have the MASCOT version and I also have a set of machinist reamers (my fathers).
Like Robert said, depends on what you want and need them to do.

[icghogger]

These are reamer (broach) sets I use. As I mentioned in a previous post, either type can be found at jeweler/watchmaker or auto specialty shops. The set with the blue tube is a carburetor jet reamer set and the one with the red tube is a jeweler's broach set.