Line Boring Tools
Portable Line boring Machine Equipment to repair holes on heavy equipment.  CLICK FOR HOMEPAGE.

Portable Line Boring Machine Equipment for easy concentric bore repair of holes on Backhoes, Dozers, Endloaders, Scrapper Hitches, Tractors, Excavators, machine frames, etc - using a standard magnetic drill press.

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Photo shows our 72 inch Line Boring System boring 4 holes in line on a large bucket.

Customer photo shows our 72" boring bar reboring 4 holes in line on a large bucket. The mag drill is held by our weld-on safety base in case of power failure. Also notice the 2 just bored and sleeved holes above.

Photo shows Case boom dis-assembled and getting rebored.
All you need is our line boring equipment, a mag drill, welder, grinder and you can do it. But avoid the dangers of long hair and loose clothing.

Q150 Line Boring System - with improved drill base adapter:
Made in USA. The most economical equipment to rebore holes round and concentric again. One year warranty against defects in American craftsmanship.The Q150 setup includes everything you need for reboring most holes. It is intended for repairing holes up to 8 inch diameter in heavy construction equipment such as cranes, backhoes, endloaders, excavators and tractors powered by your variable speed magnetic drill press with a 3/4 inch drill chuck. It can also be used to rebore holes in machinery frames, steel mill ladles, bridge support pivots, etc. Our 1.500" diameter boring bars hold standard 1/2" square shank carbide lathe machine cutting tools. Our adapter base bearing will hold the boring shaft load to prevent overloading the bearings in your mag drill while also clamping the magnetic drill in case of power failure. A jacking screw is provided for positioning. Approved by Milwaukee Tool Company Engineers for use with their drill. Our boring bars are made from chrome induction hardened high tensile strength alloy steel to last forever. Without a thick layer of chrome plating, your boring bar will need to be sanded and/or oiled regularly to prevent rust. That is why we sell only chrome plated boring shafts. No maintenance required. We also can supply 1.25 diameter and 1.75 diameter boring bars upon request. Scroll down for more info.

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Line Boring Machine model Q88 for small holes 1 to 1.5 inch diameter
Q88E Portable Boring Rig
Q88E uses a manual feed lever to move the drill press forward

Q88-E Hole Boring Set:
$1495 with Milwaukee Drill or $1295 without drill.
Bores 1" to 1.5 inches diameter
holes in-line spaced up to 16 inches apart using a portable 1/2" drill.
Click to read how to use the Q88E

Click to see a video of the Q88 Portable Line Boring Equipment

7/8" dia x 28.5" long Boring Bar -chrome induction hardened and precision ground 100,000 PSI tensile strength alloy steel. The chrome resists scoring to still fit the bearings use after use. 1/4" cutting tool mounting holes are spaced 4" apart. 1/2" shank with 3 flats for driving with drill chuck.
Milwaukee Electric Drill - Variable speed, high torque and 1/2" chuck.
Drill Press Adapter with bearing - with manual feed handle to move drill.
Velcro Strap - to hold speed trigger.
2 Self-aligning Bearings - the I.D. of the bearings have a perfect fit for the shaft. Easy mounting holes.
2 Bearing Plates and 6 Standoffs - 5/8 inch thick for easy weld on and vibration free machining.
2 Centering Cones - for quick concentric alignment of the boring bar and bearings in holes.
6 Cutting Tools - 5 carbide boring cutters and 1 cobalt boring cutter.
1 Electronic Caliper - Measures 0" to 6" with digital readout to .001" in/mm
1 Solid wood case - For holding and transporting the equipment.

Q150 Line Boring Equipment: Choose from 3 different lengths of boring bars, 36" (915mm), 54" (1370mm) or 72 inch (1830mm) available in 5 different machine kits shown below. Our many optional tools are shown near bottom of this page.
Q150-S Line Boring Kit: $1995.
Bores single holes or 2 holes in-line from 1.75 to 5.5 inches diameter spaced to about 20 inches apart.
Q150-S portable Line Boring Machine includes equipment carrying case - now with dolly wheels (new!)
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Powered by your magnetic drill with 3/4" drill chuck.
Optional Milwaukee Portable Magnetic Drill Press with chuck: $1595. (Variable speed, 11" stroke. See below)
Optional Adaptor, large Cones & Bearing Plates to bore up to 8 inches diameter: $595. extra
Optional Q88A 7/8" x 36" Boring Bar Kit
for use with Q150 equipment. Bores holes 1" to 1.5" diameter: $750.

Optional BOA-408-AMT Bore Welder: $6495. extra
Optional Measuring Tools: for bore sizing and tool positioning - scroll down below for info and photos
1.50" dia x 36" long Boring Bar - made from highest quality chrome induction hardened and precision ground 100,000 PSI tensile strength alloy steel. The chrome resists burrs and scoring to still fit the bearings use after use. Cutting Bit mounting holes are spaced 5 inches apart. 3/4" shank with 3 flats for solid gripping by your drill chuck.
1 Drill Base Adapter with built-in bearing -
Important safety device to hold the magnetic drill press in case of power failure. The built-in bearing takes the load of the boring shaft to prevent overloading the internal drill press bearings. Includes mounting hole for BOA-408-AMT bore welder.
2 Self-aligning Bearings - the I.D. of the bearings have a perfect fit between bar and bearings, which insures holes can be bored to near zero TIR runout.
2 Bearing Plates and 4 Standoffs - 3/4 inch thick for easy weld on and vibration free machining.
2 Centering Cones - for quick concentric alignment of the boring bar and bearings in larger holes.
2 Centering Sleeves - for quick concentric alignment of the boring bar and bearings in smaller holes.
7 Bore Cutting Tools - 3 types of boring, 1 chamfering and 1 facing. Held in the boring shaft by heavy set screws.
1 Dial Caliper - Measures 0" to 8" with dial readout to .001" in/mm
1 Telescoping Bore Gage Set - To measure the diameter of your holes.
1 Wood case - with dolly wheels.

Photo of American Machine Tools Q150-L Portable Line Boring Bar and Equipment in transport box with dolly wheels.
Rebores multiple holes in-line from 1.75 to 5.5 inches diameter spaced up to 38" apart.
(44mm to 140mm diameter holes up to 965mm apart). 8 inch boring option available.
Q150-L:
$2495. Call 773-334-5000 to order this equipment. M - F, 9am - 5pm
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The standard Q150-L comes complete with everything you need except the mag drill:

1.50" dia x 54" long Boring Bar - made from highest quality chrome hardened and precision ground 100,000 PSI tensile strength alloy steel. The chrome resists burrs and scoring to still fit the bearings use after use. Cutting Bit mounting holes are spaced 5 inches apart. 3/4 diameter shank with 3 flats for solid gripping by your mag drill chuck.
3 bolt-on self-aligning Bearings - the I.D. of the bearings have a perfect fit between bar and bearings, which insures holes can be bored to near zero TIR runout.
3 Bolt-on Bearing Mounting Plates and 4 pairs of Standoffs - 3/4 inch thick for easy weld on and vibration free machining. Easy to unbolt for measuring or welding. Black oxide coated to prevent rust. One of the Bearing Mounting Plates is extra long for use at the end of a boom or to mount the optional bore welder.
1 Drill Base Adapter with built-in bearing -
Important safety device to hold the magnetic drill press in case of power failure. The built-in bearing takes the load of the boring shaft to prevent overloading the internal drill press bearings. Includes mounting hole for BOA-408-AMT bore welder.
2 Centering Sleeves - for concentric alignment of the boring bar and bearings in small holes.
2 Centering Cones - for quick concentric alignment of the boring bar and bearings in larger holes.
7 Carbide Cutting Tools - 3 types of boring, 1 chamfering, 1 facing. Held in the boring shaft by heavy set screws. Modifiable cutters are long enough to rebore 5.5" diameter.
1 Dial Caliper - Measures 0" to 8" with dial readout to .001"
1 Caliper Jaw Extensions - Extend the jaws of the Digital Caliper to easily measure holes.
1 Telescoping Bore Gage Set - To measure the diameter of your holes.
1 Elastic Bunge Cord - Use as power feed to pull drill handle or to dampen boring bar vibration.
1 Solid Wood Case - Padlockable, with 2 handles, and dolly wheels.

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Optional Milwaukee Portable Magnetic Drill Press with chuck: $1595. (see below)
Variable speed, 11" stroke. You need this if you do not already have a mag drill with 3/4" chuck.
Optional Adaptor to bore up to 8 inches (200mm) diameter (with 8" diameter cones and extra long bearing mounting plates): $595. extra
Optional BOA-408-AMT Bore Welder Attachment: $6495. extra

Optional 36" long short bar for easy short distance boring: $595. extra
Optional 18" long extra short bar for single hole boring: $275. extra
Optional Q88A 7/8" x 29" Boring Bar Kit for use with Q150 equipment -
bores holes from 1" to 1.5" diameter up to 16" apart. Also includes adapter bushings and cones: $750.
Optional Ajustable measuring/centering tools: $95. each
- these mount inside boring bar
Optional
Dial Indicator Bore Gage
(measures 2"- 6" within .001"): $89. extra
(see below)
Optional Cutting Tool Positioner: $199. - this adjusts the cutter height within .001"
Optional Cutting Tool Dial Indicator & Bracket: $195. - set your cutter height within .001"
Extra Cutting Tools: $12. each (minumum purchase is quantity of 10)


Rebores multiple holes in-line from 1.75 to 5.5 inches diameter spaced up to 56" apart.
(44mm to 140mm diameter holes up to 1425mm apart). Rebores up to 8 inches (200mm) diameter with optional oversize boring kit. Call 1-773-334-5000.
Q150-XLS:
$3195.
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The standard Q150-XLS comes complete with everything you need except the mag drill:

1.50" dia x 72" long Boring Bar - made from highest quality chrome hardened and precision ground 100,000 PSI tensile strength alloy steel. The chrome resists burrs and scoring to still fit the bearings use after use. Cutting Bit mounting holes are spaced 5 inches apart. 3/4 diameter shank with 3 flats for solid gripping by your mag drill chuck.
1.50" dia x 36" long Boring Bar - for easy close hole boring.
3 bolt-on self-aligning Bearings - the I.D. of the bearings have a perfect fit between bar and bearings.
3 Bolt-on Bearing Mounting Plates and 4 pairs of Standoffs - 3/4 inch thick for easy weld on and vibration free machining. Easy to unbolt for measuring or welding. Black oxide coated to prevent rust. One of the Bearing Mounting Plates is extra long for use at the end of a boom or to mount the optional bore welder.
1 Drill Base Adapter with built-in bearing -
Important safety device to hold the magnetic drill press in case of power failure. The built-in bearing takes the load of the boring shaft to prevent overloading the internal drill press bearings. Includes mounting hole for BOA-408-AMT bore welder.
2 Centering Sleeves - for concentric alignment of the boring bar and bearings in small holes.
2 Centering Cones - for quick concentric alignment of the boring bar and bearings in larger holes.
7 Carbide Cutting Tools - 3 types of boring, 1 chamfering, 1 facing. Held in the boring shaft by heavy set screws. Modifiable cutters are long enough to rebore 5.5" diameter.
1 Dial Caliper - Measures 0" to 8" with dial readout to .001"
1 Caliper Jaw Extensions - Extend the jaws of the Digital Caliper to easily measure holes.
1 Telescoping Bore Gage Set - To measure the diameter of your holes.
1 Elastic Bunge Cord - Use as power feed to pull drill handle or to dampen boring bar vibration.
1 Solid Wood Case - Padlockable, with 2 handles, and dolly wheels.

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Optional Milwaukee Portable Magnetic Drill Press with chuck: $1595. (see below)
Variable speed, 11" stroke. You need this if you do not already have a mag drill with 3/4" chuck.
Optional BOA-408-AMT Bore Welder Attachment: $6495. extra

Optional Adaptor to bore up to 8 inches (200mm) diameter
(with 8" diameter cones and extra long bearing mounting plates): $595. extra
Optional 18" long extra short bar for single hole boring: $275. extra
Optional Q88A 7/8" x 29" Boring Bar Kit for use with Q150 equipment -
bores holes from 1" to 1.5" diameter up to 16" apart. Also includes adapter busings: $750.
Optional Dial Indicator Bore Gage (measures 2"- 6" within .001"): $89. extra
(see below)
Optional Ajustable measuring/centering tools: $95 each
- these mount inside boring bar
Optional Cutting Tool Positioner: $199. - this adjusts the cutter height within .001"
Optional Cutting Tool Dial Indicator & Bracket: $195. - set your cutter height within .001"
Extra Cutting Tools: $12. each (minumum purchase is quantity of 10)

Picture of Q150E which comes with the magnetic drillMagnetic Drill

Q150-E5: $4790. Rebores holes in-line 1.75 to 5.5 inches (140mm) diameter.
includes Milwaukee Magnetic Drill Press with manual feed.
Q150-E8: $5295. Rebores holes in-line from 1.75 to 8 inches (200mm) diameter.
includes Milwaukee Magnetic Drill Press with manual feed.
Call 773-334-5000 to ask questions or order this equipment
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Q150-E5 comes with:
1.50" dia x 72" long Boring Bar
- made from highest quality chrome hardened and precision ground 100,000 PSI tensile strength alloy steel. The chrome resists burrs and scoring to still fit the bearings use after use. Cutting Bit mounting holes are spaced 5 inches apart. 3/4 shank with 3 flats for solid gripping by the mag drill chuck.
1.50" dia x 36" long Boring Bar- for easy close hole boring.
1 Milwaukee Portable Magnetic Drill Press - with 3/4" chuck, 11" stroke
and variable speed.
1 Drill Base Adapter with built-in bearing -
Important safety device to hold the magnetic drill press in case of power failure. The built-in bearing takes the load of the boring shaft to prevent overloading the internal drill press bearings. Includes mounting hole for BOA-408-AMT bore welder.
3 Self-aligning Bearings - the I.D. of the bearings have a perfect fit between bar and bearings, which insures holes can be bored to near zero TIR runout.
3 Bolt-on Bearing Mounting Plates and 4 pairs of Standoffs - 3/4 inch thick for easy weld on and vibration free machining. Easy to unbolt for measuring or welding. Black oxide coated to prevent rust. One of the Bearing Mounting Plates is extra long for use at the end of a boom or to mount the optional bore welder.
2 Centering Sleeves - for concentric alignment of the boring bar and bearings in small holes.
2 Centering Cones - for concentric alignment of the boring bar and bearings in holes up to 5".
7 Carbide Cutting Tools - 3 types of boring and 1 facing. Held in the boring shaft by heavy set screws, modifiable cutters are long to rebore up to rebore 5.5" diameter.
1 Dial Caliper - measures 0" to 8" with digital readout to .001"
1 Caliper Jaw Extensions - Extend the jaws of the Dial Caliper to easily measure holes.
1 Telescoping Bore Gage Set - To measure the diameter of your holes.
1 Elastic Bunge Cord - Use as power feed to pull drill handle or to dampen boring bar vibration.
1 Solid Wood Case - padlockable, with 2 handles, and dolly wheels.
Q150-E8 is same as E5 but also comes with:
1 Adaptor to bore up to 8 inches (200mm) diameter - heavy duty solid steel. Holds carbide cutter out far enough for reboring holes up to 8 inch diameter.
3 Extra wide bolt-on Bearing Plates - to bridge over 8" diameter holes.
2 Centering Cones
- for concentric alignment of the boring bar and bearings in holes up to 8".

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Optional BOA-408-AMT Bore Welder Attachment: $6495. extra
Optional 18" long extra short bar for single hole boring: $275. extra
Optional Q88A 7/8" x 29" Boring Bar Kit for use with Q150 equipment -
bores holes from 1" to 1.5" diameter up to 16" apart: $750.
Optional Dial Indicator Bore Gage
(measures 2"- 6" within .001"): $89. extra
(see below)
Optional Ajustable measuring/centering tools: $95 each
- these mount inside boring bar
Optional Cutting Tool Positioner: $199. - this adjusts the cutter height within .001"
Optional Cutting Tool Dial Indicator & Bracket: $195. - set your cutter height within .001"
Optional Honing Tool : $97. - includes 220 grit & 100 grit honing stones
Optional Facing-Sanding Tool : $194. - includes 6 coarse & 3 medium sanding discs
Extra Cutting Tools: $12. each (minumum purchase is quantity of 10)

Picture shows how easy it is to set up and repair pivot holes on a bucket.

Customer photo showing how the bearing mounting plates are connected to standoffs that are tack welded in place. Notice the finished hole in the upper right.

Photo shows the Line Boring System boring 2 holes in line on a boom.


Customer photo shows our Q150S Line Boring Machine boring 2 holes in line with a Milwaukee Mag Drill. The manual feed allows you to control the pressure to save cutting bits. Bunge cord would help.

Photo shows the Q150S attached to a customers mag drill turning a torch cut hole into a finished 6 inch diameter hole.

Photo shows the Q150S with oversize adapter attached to a customers mag drill turning a rough torched hole into a finished 6 inch diameter hole. We have 18" long boring bars.

Picture shows what was a rough torch cut hole turned into a finished 6 inch diameter hole.

Close up photo shows a finished 6 inch diameter hole that was also counterbored 1/16 deep by the Q150S. Hole was originally torch cut by customer and then bored out smooth.

Photo shows Q150 boring bar used in center pin holes.
Photo shows customer boring center pin holes. Notice he temporarily welded a plate in position to attach the drill press assembly.

Close up photo shows new center pins in newly bored holes. Line boring takes patience but with our tools its not rocket science.
Bore repair of center pin holes.
Customer photo: Bore repair of center pin holes.
Photo shows customers reboring link arm holes.
Photo shows customer reboring link arm holes.
Customer photo: Reboring holes while close to the ground.
Customer photo: ReBoring close to the ground.
Customer photo shows how he line bores from upside down!
Customer photo: Boring holes upside down!
Photo of Q88A add-on option for reboring 1 inch holes.
Customer is reboring 1 inch holes on a snowplow attachment using the Q88A add-on option.
ReBoring holes on the end of a boom.
Customer is ReBoring holes on the end of a boom using an extended bearing plate on left side.
Photo shows a very old magnetic drill press driving the Q150 equipment
Even the old magnetic drill shown above can line bore using the Q150 equipment.
Picture shows the Q150 line boring some very large mining equipment
Very few jobs are too big for the Q150 shown under the red Milwaukee magnetic drill press.

Photo of line bore equipment assembly

Customer's photo shows typical assembly of line bore equipment with Milwaukee magnetic drill. A chain was used to lift magnetic drill press in position. He used 3 bearings to reduce vibration of boring bar. If you look closely, you can just barely see the cabide cutting bit sticking out of the shaft next to the hole on the left side.

Line Boring machine equipment from American Machine Tools
Customer's photo shows another typical assembly of our line boring machine setup with the 72 inch shaft and the Milwaukee magnetic drill press.
Customer shows how he was multi-tasking by setting up the Q150 with Milwaukee magnetic drill to line bore from the right side and bore weld with the BOA-408-AMT from the left side.
Customer's multi-tasking photo shows how he set up the Q150 with Milwaukee magnetic drill to line bore from the right side and bore weld with the BOA-408-AMT from the left side.

BOA-408-AMT Welding Package $6595.
(only $6495 if purchased with our Q150 Boring Equipment)

This bore welder system is for fast smooth perfect spiral welding in holes from 1.50" (32mm) to 8.0" (204mm) diameter. Connects to your Wire Feed MIG Welder with free adapter. Does a perfect spiral weld that is very easy to bore.
• Mounts to either end of all new Q150 line boring systems
• Connects to your MIG wire feeder and power supply
• Includes adapter to connect to your wire feed MIG welder.
• Pass-through drive system features telescoping, reversible torch extension with precision lead-screw feed ensures accurate, repeatable weld bead placement ensuring proper bead to bead and bead to base metal penetration (weld thickness is easily adjusted by increasing or decreasing torch speed and wire feed speed)
• Durable corrosion-resistant construction throughout
• Lockable clutch allows single-plane first welds
• Easily adapted to a variety of boring bar systems using standard BRS interchange kits
• Pivoting torch head allows system to weld in large range of bore sizes with no torch change
• All weld nozzles are electrically isolated, thread-on design
• All weld tips are straight thread-in design; easily replaced and inexpensive
• Excellent telephone tech support
Package includes:
• Adapter to fit your MIG welder
• Weld-on mounting bracket
• Custom heavy duty aluminum carrying/storage case
• Arc start / stop / interrupt switch
• Power cord • Operators manual • Tool kit
• One piece motion device and controller with eight position borewelder mount
• 1.25" stainless steel support tube
• Mini diffuser
• Mini nozzle (insulated)
• Standard diffuser
• (2) .8mm (.030") Stub tips
• (2) .8mm (.030") Standard tips
• Standard nozzle (insulated)
• Stub nozzle (insulated)
• Standard torch assembly with 24" extension tube and 120" conduit

Photo of holes being welded in line

Picture of BOA-308i-S1 welder

Options Available:
• Auto-skip upgrade (you can add this at a later date)
• Outside diameter welding torch for repairing pins
• Face welding torch
• Bore welder to boring bar interchange kit (allows units to share single support)
• MIG Power supply or wire feeder

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Click to see VIDEO of our Bore Welder on the Q150

 

Picture shows horizontal welding in a hole using a cloth to shield the welding process Photo shows vertical welding in a hole

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING OUR Q150 LINE BORE EQUIPMENT:
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES ! * ALWAYS KEEP HAIR, CLOTHING, HANDS AND FINGERS CLEAR !

It helps to have a 2nd person to assist with the setup, especially when centering your boring bar.
This is intended for reboring pivot holes in heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, end loaders, excavators and tractors powered by your variable speed magnetic drill with a 3/4 inch capacity drill chuck and a long drill press stroke. Our equipment can also be used to rebore holes on machinery side frames, mounting flanges, printing press frames, steel mill ladles, bridge pivots, etc.

1) Using two holes to repair, insert one plastic alignment cone (or metal sleeve for small holes or adjustable centering tools for very worn holes) against the good side of each worn hole. If using the line-up sleeves (for small holes), you can carefully wrap tape concentrically around the outer diameter of each sleeve for snug fit between the sleeve and the hole. It sounds strange but tape works. If the holes are too worn to find any of the original diameter to center the cone against, then you should use our optional centering-measuring tool set to position the boring bar.
2) Slide the boring bar through each cone (or sleeve) and tighten the set screws in the cones.
3) Bolt a self-aligning flange bearing to a bearing backup plate using bolts and washers.
4) Slide one bearing & plate on one end of the boring bar and the drill base adapter (with built-in bearing) onto the other end. Screw 4.5" riser blocks to bearing plates and to drill adapter base. Determine where riser blocks can be tack welded to connect bearing plates to equipment to be line-bored. The 4.5" inch riser blocks also allow easy removal of alignment cone and access for cutting tool adjustment and measuring of the hole with the digital caliper (a flashlight helps to see). The 2" inch riser blocks can also be used vertically with the 4.5" inch risers if you need to get around a boss or a hydraulic line. One of the bearing plates is extra long in case you want to overhang a bearing at the end of what you are boring.
5) The optional BOA-408-AMT Bore Welder can screw into the drill base adapter or into the extra long bearing plate (instead of using the BOA-408 tack-weld bracket).
6) Tack weld all stand-offs to heavy equipment to be line bored using many small tack welds to avoid warping.
7) Undo set screws, slide boring bar out and remove the cones (or sleeves) from under the bearing plates. 8) Add more bearings where possible to prevent vibration during boring. We recommend one on each side of every hole you wish to bore (unless there are more than 2 holes).
9) It is often best not to tighten the hex bolts that hold bearings on the bearing mounting plates until after you weld the standoffs in place. Sometimes after welding all the bearings in place it may be necessary to loosen the bolts that hold the bearings to the plates (one bearing plate at a time) and tap the boring bar slightly because the welding process may create a tension that can reduce the free movement of the boring shaft through the bearings. The Adapter Base bearing position is permanent in order to protect your mag drill press spindle bearing. This is required by Milwaukee and Fein to avoid hurting your warranty. The Milwaukee Drill Motor has 2 mounting positions. 1 with the Drill Chuck close to the Magnetic Drill Base and 1 with the Drill Chuck farther from the base. You want the Drill Motor bolted in the position where the Drill Chuck is closer to the Drill Base.
10) Carefully position the magnetic drill in the adapter base using the jacking screw, and tighten the chuck of your magnetic drill onto the 3 flats of the shank of the boring bar while supporting the weight of the mag drill with the screws in the adapter base. It may be helpful to loosen and retighten the drill base swivel if your mag drill has it.

Photo shows Q150XLS with Milwaukee magnetic drill press reboring a CAT 950 Loader
Customer photo shows reboring of center pin holes using 3 bearings. One in the adapter base at top, one down below, and one in the middle.

Be careful not to bend the boring bar when installing the magnetic drill press.
11) On the Safety Adapter Base; tighten the 4 side clamping bolts against the drill magnet base. In case of electrical power failure, such as blown fuse or bad electrical cord, this is to help prevent the magnetic drill from injuring you and bending the shaft.
12) Insert the cutting tool into boring bar. Set screw the cutter in position to proper dimension for cutting. It helps to use one of our optional Cutting Tool Positioners shown near the bottom of this webpage. Otherwise you have use the digital caliper to measure from the tip of the cutter to the back side of the boring bar. Then adjust the cutter out by the amount of change you set the caliper jaw for. Then tighten the set screw in the boring bar. Do not attempt to cut more than 1/32 off the diameter per pass thru. Less if the hole is large or if the hole is welded.
13) If you are boring thru weld, spray cutting fluid/oil often. If you cant find any, WD40 will still work, but beware that cutting oils will leave an oil residue. This matters if you bore before you weld. You should remove oil residue before any welding to avoid oil hardening the weld.
14) Begin cutting at low RPMs. You should be able to remove up to 1/32 (1/64 per side) with each pass. Keep the carbide tool bits at low RPMs (100 rpm for 8" dia, 160 max rpm for 5" dia, 225 max rpm for 3.5" dia, 400 rpm max for 2" dia). If the cutting tool is fighting hard, apply less pressure, to make the carbide cutting tools last longer. Check often to make sure the drill chuck is still tight on the shank. Vibration can loosen it. Also make sure you have a bearing located next to each hole to be rebored.
15) The cobalt steel cutters are great for removing high spots from welded holes or for finishing. The left hand brazed carbide tools are for boring. A carbide facing tool and a carbide chamfering cutter are also included. The Borite holder with the carbide triangle insert is good for boring larger holes..
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES ! * ALWAYS KEEP HAIR, CLOTHING, HANDS AND FINGERS CLEAR !
Do not rush. There is no substitute for using caution and common sense.

There are usually three options to repair pivot holes on heavy equipment:
16 - Method A) Holes can be welded and then bored back to the original specs. Unless you purchase a Bore Welder such as the BOA-408-AMT this is time consuming because it requires a lot of welding. Original Spec size is the hole diameter specified by the manufacturer (such as Caterpillar) to fit the pivot shaft, or if there is supposed to be a bushing, then spec size is the hole sized to press fit the bushing. Grind off or bore out galled metal first, because if you weld on top of galled metal the weld will pull carbon from the galled metal and harden too much and you will waste many cutters and a lot of time trying to bore the hard weld in the hole. Same advice goes for removing old grease and oil since they can oil harden the weld. Make sure you use the correct weld rod/wire for reboring with carbide cutting bits. 6011 rod is easier to machine than 7018 but wears faster. Consider 7014. For wire use 70S6 or substitute 70S2. It will help to first bore with a HSS cobalt steel cutter (instead of brittle carbide) to remove the high spots from hand welding. You should grind smooth any high spots from the welds first.
16 - Method B) Holes can be bored larger than spec size, and then a sleeve can be press fit or welded into the hole so that the I.D. is the original hole size (we recommend about 1/2" diameter larger for holes 2" to 4", 3/4" diameter larger for holes 4" to 6"). This method only works if the is a lot of extra room. The advantage of this method is that when the sleeve wears out you can just replace it without reboring.
16 - Method C) An oversize bushing can be installed if there was a bushing before. Then when the holes become worn out again simply replace the bushing with a new one. They can be purchased from the manufacturer (such as Caterpillar) or are easily made on a metal working lathe. Heat treating the sleeve will make it last longer. Original Spec size is the original hole diameter specified by the manufacturer (such as Caterpillar) to fit the outer diameter of the pivot shaft, or if there is supposed to be a bushing, then spec size is the hole sized to press fit the outer diameter of the bushing that the shaft fits into. Check with the manufacturer for original specifications. Oversize bushings can be purchased from a heavy equipment dealer or sometimes an industrial bearing supplier such as one at the website www.ebushing.com. If your holes are not too worn and an oversize bushing is available, then you can just bore to fit the new larger outer diameter of the bushing. You can freeze some bushings overnight (or use nitrogen) and slip them into the holes in the morning for an easy press fit into a hole that is undersized by .001". Beware that the bushing I.D. does not collapse in so much that you need to bore or hone the I.D. to fit the pin.
17) Stop to measure often and adjust your cutter as specified above in paragraph 12. You will likely need to sharpen or switch cutters at least once. Use the digital caliper with extensions and manual caliper provided or optional dial indicator bore gage or telescoping gauge set. The adjustable threaded measuring tools allow you to measure the bore without removing the boring bar. The best way to get the most exact finish is to hone the last .001 inch. A hone with 100 grit honing stones is good for this. This also reduces the risk of accidentally boring too much. Scroll down below to see this option.
18) When holes are finish sized, remove Magnetic drill and all bearings.
19) Carefully use a torch and hand grinder to remove bearing standoff plates for future use or leave them on until you are absolutely sure you are done. The screws are designed for easy re-assembly back together in the exact same position if you tighten them down 90 percent of the way and tighten the last 10 percent of the way a 1/4 turn per each screw until they are all tight.
20) If you are careful you should use about 2 carbide cutting bits per hole. Welded holes are hard on carbide bits and may use more.
21) Our standard equipment can bore up to 5.5" diameter but be aware that extending the cutting tool bit out far increases unwanted vibration (tool chatter). To bore holes larger than 5 inches, use the optional oversize adapter which allows hole boring up to 8 inches. The adapter slides on the boring bar and is designed to be screwed into one of the threaded holes that normally hold a set screw and then clamped on the boring shaft by tightening the clamping screw. The cutting bit can then be used inside the adapter to bore up to 8" diameter. The optional adapter comes with 8" diameter cones and longer bearing mounting plates to bridge over 8" holes.
NOTE: The carbide tips can be modified or sharpened with a green silicon grinding wheel or diamond grinding wheel mounted on a bench/pedestal grinder. Grinding the relief angle of the carbide further back can help reduce cutting tool chatter. The colbalt steel cutters can be sharpened on any grinding wheel. All the cutting bits shipped with the line boring equipment are full length stock size, so that each tool is capable of cutting to its maximum diameter. To bore holes smaller than 3.5" diameter, cut the shank of a cutting tool bit with a hack saw. To bore holes smaller than 2", you may need to grind back some of the cutting tool head so that it can fit further down into the square tool hole on the boring shaft. Our equipment uses standard 1/2" square lathe carbide cutting tools. We provide a indexable tool holder with triangle carbide inserts, carbide boring cutters, colbalt steel boring cutters, carbide chamfering cutter, and carbide facing cutter that faces a circular path about 5/8" wide and can be used to face multiple concentric paths. Also consider using a portable belt sander for surface facing or our optional facing-sanding disc that mounts on the boring shaft. Buyers are encouraged to call our office if telephone tech support is needed.
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Replacement Cutting Tools:

• Brazed AL8 carbide boring cutter 1/2" square: $12.
Our most popular. Just sawcut to length to fit in hole.
• Cobalt steel boring-finishing cutter 1/2" square: $12.
Needs sharpening often. Good for boring high spots in weld or for finish cut. Sharpen on any grinding wheel.
• Brazed carbide Chamfering cutter 1/2" square: $12.
Chamfers a 45 degree lead-in angle on outside of hole.
• Brazed carbide Facing cutter 1/2" square: $12.
Faces a path 5/8" wide. Can face overlapping paths.
• Borite LH 1/2" holder for triangle carbide insert: $29.
Reuse by changing the triangle carbide insert.
Great for reboring holes larger than 3.5" diameter.
• Borite 3-sided triangle carbide insert PC300: $12.

Minimum order size is 10 cutters. We recommend C5 (or PC300) carbide for reboring steel plate and C2 carbide for reboring castings. Note: 1/2 inch = 12.5mm

AL8 Brazed Carbide CutterAL8
Cobalt steel cutterCobalt
Borite Carbide Tool Holder Borite

Chamfering cutter and Facing cutter not shown.

Optional Q88A 7/8" x 29" Boring Bar Kit for use with Q150 equipment: $750.
For reboring small holes using the Q150 system. Works from 1" to 1.5 inch diameter with holes spaced up to 16" apart, possibly more depending how you set it up. This set includes flanged insert bushings, centering cones, 1/4 inch square carbide cutters and a cobalt steel cutter. For reboring Bobcats, snowplow hitches, etc.

Q88A add-on set to use  the Q150 to rebore holes 1 inch to 1.50 inch diameter

Optional Telescoping Bore Gage Set: $49.

• 6 piece Telescoping Gauge Set. Measures up to 6 inch (150mm) diameter holes. Use the knurled end to lock the setting, then measure accross the ends with the digital caliper included with your line boring equipment. Self-centering spring-loaded action with lock, satin chrome finish. Precision-machined hardened steel anvils with spherical tips; uniform contact pressure. Plunger expands in hole to be measured. Comes in plastic pouch for storage. Included FREE with new Q150 systems.

Telescoping Bore Gage Set

Optional Threaded Measuring and Centering Tool Set: $95. per set - fits thru the boring bar into the 1/2" square cutting tool ports. We include all the different lengths of threaded extensions with rounded ends you will need for holes 1.75" to 8". These tools are used to measure a hole thru the tool port in the boring bar. After gaging the hole you measure accross the threaded gauge rods with the digital caliper. These adjustable tools can also be used to position the boring bar inside a worn hole during setup. Very accurate to +/-.001". (More reliable than telescoping gauge set)

Threaded Bore Measuring Set

Optional Boring Bar mounted Snap Gauge Set to measure holes: $489.

The most accurate, reliable and easy way to measure the holes but also our most expensive. These hole size measuring gauges fit inside the boring bar into the 1/2" square cutting tool ports. These tools are used to accurately measure the bored hole without removing the boring bar. Very accurate to within .001".

Bore Gage Set

Optional Cutting Tool Positioner: $199.

Easy way to accurately adjust your cutter height to within .001" on the radius. It also holds the cutter while you tighten the set screw. Clamps to the cutting tool and adjusts the position. Works for adjusting the cutter height for holes 2.25" diameter and larger. Can be left on the cutter while boring holes. Includes hex wrench for the set screw. We recommend this or the next one.

Cutting Tool Positioner

Optional Cutting Tool Dial Indicator and magnetic mounting bracket: $195.
Another easy way to accurately adjust your cutter height to within .001" on the radius. Includes a Dial Indicator with .001 inch increments, a flat pusher disc and a magnetic mounting bracket with multiple threaded hole positions to screw the Indicator into. This solid mounting system eliminates the flimsy rods normally provided with a dial indicator. Our L shaped bracket uses a super magnet to clip on to the bearing plate (or drill adapter base) next to boring bar. The cutter tip pushes against the disk on the tip of the indicator. Can be left in place while boring. Sets cutter height for 1.75 to 5.5" dia. We recommend this or the previous one.

Dial Indicator for Cutter height adjustment

Optional Cutting Tool Micro-Adjuster:
$340.
(Dial type)
$442. (Digital type)

A very accurate way to adjust your cutter height. Clamps to the carbide carbide cutting tool shank and very accurately adjusts the position. Can be used on either end of the cutter. Works for setting the cutter for boring holes 2.5" diameter and larger. Extremely accurate to within less than .001". Unfortunately you have to always remove it after each use before boring.

Cutting Tool Micro Adjuster

Optional Precision Dial Indicator Bore Gage: $89.
• Measues 2.0" - 6.0" with 11 anvils
• 0.0005" Graduation indicator.
• 6 inch probe depth
• For measuring hole diameters, tapers, and roundness.
• Self centering.
• Comes with AGD Group II dial indicator.
• Fitted case with anvils index
• Accurate way to measure your holes
• Time consuming to use.

Dial indicator Bore Gauge

Optional 8 inch Capacity Boring Adapter Kit: $595.

• Cutting Tool Adaptor Collar mounts on Q150 boring shaft as shown in the photo to hold the cutter out far enough to rebore holes up to 8 inch diameter.
• Also includes 2 extra large diameter centering cones to fit holes from 5 to 8 inches.
• Also includes extra long bearing mounting plates to bridge over holes up to 8 inches diameter instead of only 5.5 inches diameter. These same plates are also used with our Facing-Sanding Tool.

Optional Honing Tool: $87.
Attaches to your Mag Drill chuck or any other portable drill. 2 to 7 inch range. Comes with 220 Grit honing stones premounted for super smooth finishing work if you are a perfectionist. We also include a set of 100 Grit honing stones that are great for removing the last .001 inch without going over. We recommend this.

Honing Tool Expands to fit your bore.100 Grit honing stones included

Optional Facing-Sanding Tool: $194.

Use to sand and face the damaged boss around a hole and make it like new again. The set includes an 8 inch diameter aluminum sanding disc that screws into our Q150 boring shaft and is designed to spin at 350 RPM. This kit also includes 6 adhesive coarse sanding discs for metal removal and 3 adhesive medium sanding discs for metal finishing. You can add an 8 inch capacity bearing mounting plate if needed for only $25 extra.

Picture of Facing-Sanding Tool Kit

Optional Universal Joint for Mis-alignment: $695.

Use to compensate for misalignment of the Boring Shaft and the Magnetic Drill Press. Comes with Adapter Shaft (shown in photo) to connect the Universal Joint Coupling to your 3/4 inch Drill Press Chuck. This is not needed for most line boring jobs.

Universal Joint for misalignment

Custom made Tools for Cutting I.D. Retaining Ring Grooves: $395. - this kit is custom made to order and comes with a spring, 2 set screw tool positioning collars and 2 extra long cobalt steel cutters ground to match the width of your inside retaining ring groove. A crude but low cost way to machine a retaining ring groove.

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Milwaukee Magnetic Drill Press with 3/4 inch chuck to fit the shank of our line boring shaft:
$1595.
if purchased with a line boring setup.
($1695. if purchased separately.)

• Approved by Milwaukee Tool Company engineers for use with the Q150 line boring Adapter Base.
• Uses 120 volts electricity (see below for optional $219 transformer if your country has 220 volts)
• Powerful 12.5 Amp motor
• Swivel-lock Adjustable Positioning Base
• 9 inch stroke, 11 total stroke if stops are removed
• Variable Speed controlled by a knob
• Feedback Speed Control
• Computer Controlled Reverse is variable speed
• Solid State Electronic Switching
• Full Wave Holding Power
• Superior Cutting Tool Performance
• Line Lock-Out: Prevents tool from operating should voltage be restored to an interrupted line when switch is locked in the "on" position.
• Motor/Magnet Interlock
• Base/Chip De-Mag
• Soft-Start
• Weight: 65 Lbs.
• We normally have it in stock
Milwaukee Magnetic Drill Press
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Voltage Transformer/Regulator: $219.

Fully automatic servo motor-type A.C. voltage transformer and regulator, 3000 watts. It will convert your 220-240 volts 1 phase electricity to 110-120 volts to use the Milwaukee magnetic drill press in countries where 120 volts is not available. Not to be used on American 220-240 Volts. This voltage regulator will stabilize a voltage fluctuation between 50v-130v or 160v-245v (+/- 4%). Weight 26 Lbs. (12 kg)

Voltage Transformer with regulator

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