More work has been completed on the fluting machine.The tool holder and guide pin have been machined and installed.
A close up of the tool holder with the broaching tool installed.
The 3 jaw chuck has been machined for the barrel to fit into.
Next on the list is finish the hydraulics and installing the DRO.
Excellent work! I was wondering how you were going to keep the barrel from pulling out when exctracting the plunge tool but I see that you have contoured the jaws for both in and out strokes. Very neat solution. What materials did you use for the tool? is it hardened or would that cause breakage issues and its just a wear/replacement item?