MR & T reamer needs fixing

[Abner]

I picked up at an auction today a complete set of 10 Millersberg Reamer and Tool Co. 6 blade adjustable reamers.

On the 17/32 B 19/32 one. the adjustment caps( wanting for correct terms here as well) are cracked.

I looked an MR & T went out of business May, 2011.

http://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/1111787.html

I have no idea what the quality is one these, but they look good.

Can anyone tell me anything about these?

[RetiredFAE]

Not familiar with the brand, but the adjustment caps/screws shouldn't be too difficult to make.

I enjoyed reading the items being auctioned off on the link you provided, especially under the heading of :

OLDER COLLECTOR TOOLS & ACCESSORIES


Can't help but wonder how the Blacksmiths are getting along....... without their tongues......

Chase/Parker Bench Vise; Brass Fire Extinguisher;

150 Blacksmith Tongues;

d Wrenches; Platform Scales; Brown & Sharp Starrett Micrometers; Old Brown & Sharp Micrometer Set (0” - 12”); Old Typewriters & Adding Machines; Antique Hand Book Press; Brass Drip Oilers For Old Engines; Lathe Dogs & Tooling; Threading Dies; Belt Cutter & Lacing Machine; Old Tin Signs & Charts; Dwight Slate Roll Stamp Making Machine.

[Abner]

I read the auction list also. Just it takes you back in time. The belt lacer - I have one for my old circular saw mill.


If the prices on e-bay are even close to accurate I got a deal at this auction.

$32.50 (for all three!)
1- Starrett model 700 inside micrometer
1-Starrett model 440-b bore micrometer with 1"-6" anvils(term?)
1- Enco dial indicator test set 682-07

for $45.00 I picked up the reamers.

There is a huge price difference between American made reamer sets and the imports. I suspect there is a difference in quality as well.

Looks like I will need to make the end caps/adjustment nuts.
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[JoeLee]

All those adjustable reamers....... MR & T Co. Keystone, etc. and a few others I cant recall the names of, I think were all made by the same company in Millersberg Pa.

JL........................