The first cut, which really could have been heavier without taxing either the machine, or setup. Finish bore will be a smidge over the 5.500 inch axle diameter. The cardboard box is to catch the bronze cuttings. It is unbelievable how much metal comes out of this boring operation. After boring six bearings (three completed cross boxes) two five-gallon pails of shavings have been recovered.

Photo by Rick Brigger.